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Closest Love to Heaven

2017Movie1 h 49 minPG

DramaRomance
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4

A deeply moving, wholesome romance movie about growing up and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Story

When Ninon finds out that her neighbor and popular classmate Yuiji Kira only has one year to live, she decides to go out of her way and help him attain happiness on his remaining time.

Feels like

  • Sentimental Romance
  • Coming-of-Age Story
  • Terminally Ill Protagonist
  • Emotional Drama
  • High School Setting
  • Bittersweet Narrative
  • Character-Driven
  • Gentle Animation

Cast

13 of 13

Crew

Directed by
Taisuke Kawamura
Written by
Chieko Nakagawa
Produced by
Hitoshi Fuse, Toshihisa Ohata, Rikyu Ohata
Music by
Harumi Fuuki

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Facts

February 25, 2017 · 1 h 49 min · PG

Released
February 25, 2017
Runtime
1 h 49 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Romance, Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
6 countries

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6 questions, like "Where can I stream Closest Love to Heaven?"

Questions about Closest Love to Heaven

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Where can I stream Closest Love to Heaven?

Rakuten Viki

In the United States, Closest Love to Heaven streams on Rakuten Viki. It also streams in 5 other countries.

Is Closest Love to Heaven worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 6.4).

Is Closest Love to Heaven okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Closest Love to Heaven good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Closest Love to Heaven plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Closest Love to Heaven in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.