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Urusei Yatsura: Beautiful Dreamer

1984Movie1 h 35 minNR

AnimationComedy
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Rotten Tomatoes–92%

A dreamlike, wondrous animated movie about fantasy and the mind, with standout direction and world-building.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

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Story

Life is but a dream...

As the perpetually lecherous Ataru and his friends prepare for a carnival at Tomobiki High School, they gradually realize the days are literally repeating themselves. Any effort to break the pattern dumps them back where they started.

Feels like

  • Surreal Dreamscape
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Existential Mystery
  • Nostalgic Anime
  • Mind-Bending
  • Visually Inventive
  • Philosophical
  • Charming Characters
  • High School Antics

Cast

23 of 23

Crew

Directed by
Mamoru Oshii
Written by
Mamoru Oshii
Produced by
Hidenori Taga
Music by
Katsu Hoshi

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Facts

February 11, 1984 · 1 h 35 min · NR

Released
February 11, 1984
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Animation, Comedy, Romance, Science Fiction
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
5 countries

Tropes

Dwindling Party, Eldritch Location, "Groundhog Day" Loop +9

  • Dwindling Party
  • Eldritch Location
  • "Groundhog Day" Loop
  • Just Between You and Me
  • Sudden Downer Ending
  • Mood Whiplash
  • Chekhov's Gunman
  • The Bus Came Back
  • 0% Approval Rating
  • Closed Circle
  • Cosy Catastrophe
  • I'll Never Tell You What I'm Telling You!

12 of 24 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Urusei Yatsura: Beautiful Dreamer?"

Questions about Urusei Yatsura: Beautiful Dreamer

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Where can I stream Urusei Yatsura: Beautiful Dreamer?

It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Urusei Yatsura: Beautiful Dreamer worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 7.4).

Is Urusei Yatsura: Beautiful Dreamer okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Urusei Yatsura: Beautiful Dreamer make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly absurd humor (8 of 10) and situational comedy (7 of 10).

Is Urusei Yatsura: Beautiful Dreamer good for date night?

and 4 moreFamily Movie NightKidsPartner WatchAdultsFriends Night

It's better for a family night: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for kids and families.

Is Urusei Yatsura: Beautiful Dreamer in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.