The Tokyo Kid

1950·Movie
1h 21min

Where to watch

No stream option in US yet.

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Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Spectacle5
  • Tension4

Heart

Nostalgic and moving

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Nostalgia8
  • Pathos7
  • Coming of Age7

Humor

Some slapstick and situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy6
  • Situational Comedy5
  • Wit & Wordplay4

World

History, show business, and growing up

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

A young, talented singer (Misora) is orphaned, not once but twice, and has to turn to a rather unlikely, and unwilling, parental figure, while avoiding her wealthy, absentee father, his hired goons, and the neighborhood fortune teller (Enoken) who's after the reward money.
Japanese CinemaBlack and WhiteComing-of-AgeShowbizOrphan StoryNostalgicCrimeMelodramaFamily Dynamics

Crew

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Is The Tokyo Kid worth watching?

62
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 6.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Tokyo Kid?

1 h 21 min

The Tokyo Kid runs 1 h 21 min.

What language is The Tokyo Kid in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

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