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Junk Head

2022Movie1 h 40 min

Animation
86
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Rotten Tomatoes100%82%

A deeply unsettling, intriguing animated movie about the future and technology, with standout visual style and direction.

Good for friends night · teens · binge-friendly

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you

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Not for warmth, comfort or romance.

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Story

Mankind can no longer reproduce because of gene manipulation aimed at making life longer. The clones ruling the bottomless underworld may have become fertile. Parton is selected to go on a mission through a subterranean labyrinth crawling with monsters to secure humanity's future.

Feels like

  • Stop-Motion Sci-Fi
  • Dystopian Nightmare
  • Creature Feature
  • Grotesque Visuals
  • Post-Apocalyptic Survival
  • Genetic Manipulation Theme
  • Unique World-Building
  • Underground Exploration
  • Unsettling Atmosphere

Cast

1 of 1

Crew

Directed by
Takahide Hori
Written by
Takahide Hori
Produced by
Kent Yoshida
Music by
Takahide Hori

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Facts

February 18, 2022 · 1 h 40 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
February 18, 2022
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Animation, Science Fiction, Adventure
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Box office
$81,755
Available in
13 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Junk Head?"

Questions about Junk Head

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Junk Head?

KanopyHooplaDarkroomFawesomeRetroCrush

In the United States, Junk Head streams on RetroCrush, and it is free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, Darkroom, and Fawesome. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 6 other countries.

Is Junk Head worth watching?

86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86 (IMDb 7.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (78).

Will Junk Head scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

It's more unsettling than scary: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for uncanny and 7 for tension, but 5 for scares.

Is Junk Head in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.