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The Flavor of Green Tea Over Rice

1952·Movie
1h 56min
87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

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Big heart, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle3
  • Tension2

Heart

Wholesome and hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Wholesome8
  • Hopefulness8

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Satire & Parody4

World

Family and everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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The arranged marriage between a capricious woman from Tokyo high society and a quiet rustic man is tested by a marital crisis.
Post-War JapanMarital DynamicsEveryday LifeMiddle-Class FamilyCultural DifferencesGentle HumorMelancholyFamily DramaTraditional Values

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Flavor of Green Tea Over Rice legally?

The Flavor of Green Tea Over Rice is included with a subscription to HBO Max in the United States. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Flavor of Green Tea Over Rice worth watching?

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87/100 (IMDb 7.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 94%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Flavor of Green Tea Over Rice?

1 h 56 min

The Flavor of Green Tea Over Rice runs 1 h 56 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Flavor of Green Tea Over Rice?

Critics94
Audiences83

Not quite. Critics rate The Flavor of Green Tea Over Rice higher (94) than audiences (83). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Flavor of Green Tea Over Rice in?

JapaneseFrenchLatin

It was made in Japanese, with some French, Latin. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch The Flavor of Green Tea Over Rice?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Flavor of Green Tea Over Rice in 15 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.