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Sumo Do, Sumo Don't

1992·Movie
1h 45min
73
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Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline5
  • Spectacle5

Heart

Hopeful and cathartic

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Hopefulness8
  • Coming of Age8
  • Catharsis7

Humor

Some slapstick and situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy6
  • Situational Comedy5
  • Wit & Wordplay4

World

Everyday modern life, sports, and growing up

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Narrative Structure7
  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

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About

A giant comedy… with giant underpants!

A college senior, Shuhei, is blackmailed by a professor into joining the school's sumo team. He is aided by a group of misfits who must team together to defeat their rivals or face disgrace and the disbandment of the sumo club.
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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Sumo Do, Sumo Don't legally?

Sumo Do, Sumo Don't is included with a subscription to MUBI and Film Movement+ in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Sumo Do, Sumo Don't worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 7.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Sumo Do, Sumo Don't?

1 h 45 min

Sumo Do, Sumo Don't runs 1 h 45 min.

What language is Sumo Do, Sumo Don't in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch Sumo Do, Sumo Don't?

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