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Modest Heroes

2018Movie54 minPG

Animation
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Rotten Tomatoes86%52%

A wondrous, moving animated movie about fantasy.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

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Story

Two tiny, aquatic humanoids search for their missing father, a boy battles a lethal allergy to eggs, and an invisible salaryman tries to become a hero.

Feels like

  • Anthology Film
  • Animated Short Films
  • Fantasy Adventure
  • Coming-of-Age Story
  • Emotional Resonance
  • Visually Creative
  • Japanese Animation
  • Slice of Life
  • Heartwarming

Cast

8 of 8

Crew

Directed by
Akihiko Yamashita, Yoshiyuki Momose, Hiromasa Yonebayashi
Written by
Akihiko Yamashita, Yoshiyuki Momose, Hiromasa Yonebayashi
Produced by
Yoshiaki Nishimura, Kazuyuki Shimada
Music by
Takatsugu Muramatsu, Yasutaka Nakata, Masanori Shimada

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Facts

August 24, 2018 · 54 min · PG

Released
August 24, 2018
Runtime
54 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Animation, Fantasy, Adventure, Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
131 countries

Tropes

Visible Invisibility, Our Fairies Are Different, Plot Allergy +4

  • Visible Invisibility
  • Our Fairies Are Different
  • Plot Allergy
  • Cursed with Awesome
  • Incorrect Animal Noise
  • Badass in Distress
  • Mama Bear

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream Modest Heroes?"

Questions about Modest Heroes

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Where can I stream Modest Heroes?

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In the United States, Modest Heroes streams on Netflix, and it is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Modest Heroes worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 6.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 86%). Critics rate it higher (86 out of 100) than audiences (59).

Is Modest Heroes okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is Modest Heroes in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.