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I Want to Eat Your Pancreas

2018Movie1 h 48 min

AnimationDrama
88
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.1Letterboxd4.0/5Metacritic–8.8Rotten Tomatoes93%92%

A deeply moving, deeply romantic animated movie about everyday modern life and growing up, with standout score and world-building.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Story

This is a story about an unforgettable spring...

After his classmate and crush is diagnosed with a pancreatic disease, an average high schooler sets out to make the most of her final days.

Feels like

  • Melancholic Romance
  • Coming-of-Age Drama
  • Bittersweet & Poignant
  • Emotional Journey
  • Slice of Life
  • Life & Mortality
  • Unlikely Friendship
  • Beautifully Animated
  • Heartbreaking Yet Uplifting

Cast

24 of 24

Crew

Directed by
Shinichiro Ushijima
Written by
Yoru Sumino, Shinichiro Ushijima
Produced by
Yuma Takahashi, Shinichiro Kashiwada
Music by
Hiroko Sebu, Kohei Chida, Ryota Kikuchi

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Facts

September 1, 2018 · 1 h 48 min · Animation, Drama, Romance

Released
September 1, 2018
Runtime
1 h 48 min
Genres
Animation, Drama, Romance
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Box office
$34 million
Available in
9 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream I Want to Eat Your Pancreas?"

Questions about I Want to Eat Your Pancreas

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream I Want to Eat Your Pancreas?

It streams in 4 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is I Want to Eat Your Pancreas worth watching?

88
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 88 (IMDb 8.1, Letterboxd 4.0 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 93%).

Is I Want to Eat Your Pancreas okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is I Want to Eat Your Pancreas good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is I Want to Eat Your Pancreas 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 I Want to Eat Your Pancreas in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.