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Looking Up at the Half-Moon

2010Movie1 h 52 min

DramaRomance
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3

A deeply romantic, moving drama movie about growing up and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

Two 17 year old teens are hospitalized for different reasons. Ezaki suffers from Hepatitis A, while Akiba is due to a weak heart. The relationship between these two hospital patients soon blossoms into romance.

Feels like

  • Sentimental Romance
  • Melancholy
  • Hospital Setting
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Teenage Love
  • Emotional Drama
  • Quietly Moving
  • Japanese Anime

Cast

11 of 11

Crew

Directed by
Yoshihiro Fukagawa
Written by
Masafumi Nishida, Tsumugu Hashimoto
Produced by
Yuichi Shibahara, Ryôsuke Mameoka, Hiroshi Otaru
Music by
Mamiko Hirai

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Facts

April 3, 2010 · 1 h 52 min · Drama, Romance

Released
April 3, 2010
Runtime
1 h 52 min
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
1 country
Keywords
based on novel or book

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  • No-Holds-Barred Beatdown

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Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Looking Up at the Half-Moon worth watching?"

Questions about Looking Up at the Half-Moon

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Is Looking Up at the Half-Moon worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 6.3).

Is Looking Up at the Half-Moon okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Looking Up at the Half-Moon 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.

Can I half-watch Looking Up at the Half-Moon?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is Looking Up at the Half-Moon in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.