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Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms

2018·Movie
1h 55min·PG-13
83
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Stunning style, high energy, no humor.

Energy

Spectacular

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Spectacle8
  • Tension6
  • Violence5

Heart

Deeply moving and profoundly sad

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Pathos10
  • Family Dynamics10
  • Melancholy9

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Physical Comedy1

World

Fantasy, family, and growing up

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion10
  • Rewatchability8
  • Novelty8

Craft

Standout direction, characters, and performances

  • Direction9
  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8

Style

Standout score, cinematography, and visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Music Composition10
  • Cinematography9
  • Visual Stylization9

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

I weave my life with yours.

Fleeing the war, the immortal Maquia, graced with eternal youth, finds a baby abandoned in the forest and decides to raise it as her own child, sparking a moving story between a mortal and a being who does not age.
Poignant Fantasy DramaEpic AnimationMotherhood ThemeEnduring LoveBeautifully MelancholicEmotional JourneyImmersive World-BuildingHeartfelt StoryVisually Stunning

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms legally?

Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Crunchyroll, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on The CW, Kanopy, and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84/100 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 72). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms rated?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms?

1 h 55 min

Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms runs 1 h 55 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms?

Critics86
Audiences81

Yes. Critics average 86 and audiences 81 out of 100, so both groups see Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms much the same way.

What language is Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms in 51 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms use?

Ethereal White DressSupernaturally Young ParentHairstyle InertiaClose to HomeBittersweet EndingOur Elves Are DifferentBig Damn HeroesDeclaration of ProtectionLiving Forever is No Big DealWife HusbandryPlease, Don't Leave MeOur Dragons Are Differentand 67 more

TV Tropes lists 79 storytelling tropes for Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms, including Ethereal White Dress, Supernaturally Young Parent, Hairstyle Inertia.