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License to Live

1999·Movie
1h 50min

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Big heart, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace4
  • Violence4

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Family, the mind, and growing up

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

Am I dreaming? Did I really exist?

Having fallen into a coma following a car accident at 14, Yutaka wakes ten years later and realizes that his family is no longer intact: father, mother and sister live at different places, so he decides to reopen the farm that his family once ran.
Japanese DramaPsychological DramaFamily BreakdownComing-of-AgeMelancholicPhilosophicalSuicide ThemesCharacter-DrivenSocial Commentary

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream License to Live legally?

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Is License to Live worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 6.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is License to Live rated?

Suicide themes

Content advisories: suicide themes.

How long is License to Live?

1 h 50 min

License to Live runs 1 h 50 min.

What language is License to Live in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch License to Live?

2FRJP

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