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Floating Weeds

1959Movie1 h 55 min

Drama
88
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9Rotten Tomatoes96%91%
88
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9Rotten Tomatoes96%91%

Summary

A theater troupe master's visit with his old flame unintentionally sets off a chain of unexpected events with devastating consequences.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, scares or brutality.

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Cast

21 of 21

Crew

Directed by
Yasujirō Ozu
Written by
Yasujirō Ozu, Kōgo Noda, Tadao Ikeda
Produced by
Masaichi Nagata
Music by
Takanobu Saitō

Everyone

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Facts

November 17, 1959 · 1 h 55 min · Drama

Released
November 17, 1959
Runtime
1 h 55 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
131 countries

Tropes

The Fellowship Has Ended, Give Him a Normal Life, Color Motif +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Floating Weeds?"

Questions about Floating Weeds

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Floating Weeds?

HBO MaxKanopyCriterionPlexDarkroom

In the United States, Floating Weeds streams on HBO Max and Criterion, and it is free with ads on Kanopy, Plex, and Darkroom. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Floating Weeds worth watching?

88
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 88 (IMDb 7.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 96%). Critics rate it higher (96 out of 100) than audiences (85).

Is Floating Weeds plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is Floating Weeds good for date night?

and 1 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Floating Weeds in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.

What tropes does Floating Weeds use?

The Fellowship Has EndedGive Him a Normal LifeColor MotifMama BearRemake CameoBlowing Smoke RingsBad "Bad Acting"Betty and VeronicaWould Hit a GirlCross-Cast RoleLarge HamShow Within a Showand 13 more

TV Tropes lists 25 tropes for it, including The Fellowship Has Ended, Give Him a Normal Life, and Color Motif.