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Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms

2018Movie1 h 55 minPG-13

AnimationDrama
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Letterboxd3.9/5Metacritic728.2Rotten Tomatoes100%87%

A deeply moving, awe-inspiring animated movie about fantasy and family, with standout score and world-building.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Poignant Fantasy Drama
  • Epic Animation
  • Motherhood Theme
  • Enduring Love
  • Beautifully Melancholic
  • Emotional Journey
  • Immersive World-Building
  • Heartfelt Story
  • Visually Stunning

Cast

24 of 34

Crew

Directed by
Mari Okada
Written by
Mari Okada
Produced by
Nobuhiro Takenaka, Naoko Endo, Nobuhiro Kikuchi
Music by
Kenji Kawai

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Facts

February 24, 2018 · 1 h 55 min · PG-13

Released
February 24, 2018
Runtime
1 h 55 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Animation, Drama, Fantasy
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Box office
$4 million
Available in
41 countries

Tropes

Ethereal White Dress, Supernaturally Young Parent, Hairstyle Inertia +9

  • Ethereal White Dress
  • Supernaturally Young Parent
  • Hairstyle Inertia
  • Close to Home
  • Bittersweet Ending
  • Our Elves Are Different
  • Big Damn Heroes
  • Declaration of Protection
  • Living Forever is No Big Deal
  • Wife Husbandry
  • Please, Don't Leave Me
  • Our Dragons Are Different

12 of 79 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms?"

Questions about Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

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

PrimeThe RokuThe CWKanopyHooplaFandango at Home FreePluto TVShout! Factory TV

In the United States, Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms streams on Prime and Shout! Factory, and it is free with ads on The Roku, The CW, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV, Shout! Factory TV, Plex, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 10 other countries.

Is Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 7.4, Letterboxd 3.9 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 72).

Is Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightIntergenerational

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.

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 tropes for it, including Ethereal White Dress, Supernaturally Young Parent, and Hairstyle Inertia.