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Listen to the Universe

2019Movie1 h 59 min

DramaMusic
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3

A moving, slow-burning drama movie about show business and everyday modern life, with standout score.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, scares or brutality.

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Story

Four pianists take part in the preliminary round of an international piano playing competition. Each has a story that is different and unique. One is a former child prodigy who stopped playing when her mother died. One is a Julliard student. One is a new face and yet comes recommended.

Feels like

  • Piano Competition
  • Musical Drama
  • Character-Driven
  • Classical Music
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Emotional Journey
  • Japanese Cinema
  • Passionate Performances
  • Artistic Expression

Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Kei Ishikawa
Written by
Kei Ishikawa, Riku Onda
Produced by
Yoshihiro Sato, Yûsuke Ishiguro, Makoto Kakurai
Music by
Daisuke Shinoda

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Facts

October 4, 2019 · 1 h 59 min · Drama, Music

Released
October 4, 2019
Runtime
1 h 59 min
Genres
Drama, Music
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
4 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Listen to the Universe?"

Questions about Listen to the Universe

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Where can I stream Listen to the Universe?

KanopyKQED

In the United States, Listen to the Universe is free with ads on Kanopy and KQED. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is Listen to the Universe worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 6.3).

Is Listen to the Universe plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Listen to the Universe in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.