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Tokyo Twilight

1957Movie2 h 21 minNR

86

ExcellentGoodWatch score

86

ExcellentGoodWatch score

Rotten Tomatoes

Summary

Two sisters learn about the existence of their long-lost biological mother, but the younger is unable to accept the fact that she was abandoned as a child.

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Thought-provoking
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Not for warmth, laughs or scares.

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Directed by: Yasujirō Ozu
Written by: Yasujirō Ozu, Kōgo Noda
Produced by: Shizuo Yamanouchi
Music by: Takanobu Saitō

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April 30, 1957 · 2 h 21 min · NR

Released: April 30, 1957
Runtime: 2 h 21 min
Age rating: NR
Content: Suicide Themes
Genres: Drama
Original language: Japanese
Made in: Japan
Box office: $4,461
Available in: 132 countries

Tropes

I Have This Friend, Good Girls Avoid Abortion, Japanese Politeness +9

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Where can I stream Tokyo Twilight?

In the United States, Tokyo Twilight streams on HBO Max and Criterion, and it is free with ads on Plex. It also streams in 131 other countries.

Is Tokyo Twilight worth watching?

86

ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86 (IMDb 8, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 87). Critics rate it higher (94 out of 100) than audiences (81).

Is Tokyo Twilight 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.

Will I feel good after watching Tokyo Twilight?

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Probably not: the title analysis rates it 10 of 10 for melancholy and 9 for bleakness, against 1 for hopefulness.

Is Tokyo Twilight in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.