GoodWatchSign up

Ie Naki Ko

1994·Movie
1h 35min

Where to watch

No stream option in US yet.

Links go to licensed services. Data from JustWatch and TMDB.

What's your score?

Your score

Ie Naki Ko fingerprint

Strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline4
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Deeply moving and profoundly sad

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Pathos10
  • Melancholy9
  • Family Dynamics9

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor2
  • Dark Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, family, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters and performances

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

Skip it if

You need an uplifting mood

Find more like it

Based on the GoodWatch fingerprint: our scores for 70+ attributes of every movie. Select a row to see all of them.

About

"Don't pity me, just give me money." A smart little girl, Suzu, for the sake of her beloved sick mother, has no choice but to attempt all ways to fork up the money required for the operation. It includes stealing, cheating and almost anything that could yield cash. However, deep within her is a sadness unseen by many.
Emotional DramaChild ProtagonistHeartbreaking StorySocial RealismFamily SacrificeStruggle for SurvivalBleak NarrativeComing-of-AgeResilience

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Ie Naki Ko

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Ie Naki Ko legally?

GoodWatch doesn't know of a legal streaming option for Ie Naki Ko in the United States right now. Pick another country in the Where to Watch section to check elsewhere.

Is Ie Naki Ko worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 6.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Ie Naki Ko rated?

Disturbing imagery

Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How long is Ie Naki Ko?

1 h 35 min

Ie Naki Ko runs 1 h 35 min.

What language is Ie Naki Ko in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.