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The Rebirth of Buddha

2009Movie1 h 55 min

Romance
43
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.0
43
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.0

Summary

17 year-old Sayako Amanokawa aspires to become a journalist, just like Kanemoto, an elite newspaper writer she looks up to. But Kanemoto, shamed from an erroneous report about a corruption scandal, jumps in front of a train and commits suicide.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Kids

Where to watch

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for laughs.

Movies with

Cast

20 of 20

Crew

Directed by
Takaaki Ishiyama
Written by
Hiroshi Okawa
Produced by
Ryuuhou Ookawa
Music by
Yuuichi Mizusawa

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

October 17, 2009 · 1 h 55 min · Romance, Fantasy, Animation

Released
October 17, 2009
Runtime
1 h 55 min
Genres
Romance, Fantasy, Animation
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan

Tropes

Title Drop, Stock Footage, Driven to Suicide +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Is The Rebirth of Buddha worth watching?"

Questions about The Rebirth of Buddha

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Rebirth of Buddha worth watching?

43
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 43 (IMDb 5).

Is The Rebirth of Buddha okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is The Rebirth of Buddha good for date night?

and 3 moreFamily Movie NightKidsAdultsFriends NightIntergenerational

It's better for a family night: romance is 3 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for kids and families.

Will The Rebirth of Buddha scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 6 of 10.

Is The Rebirth of Buddha in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.

What tropes does The Rebirth of Buddha use?

Title DropStock FootageDriven to SuicideCreative Closing CreditsTake That!Hollywood Atheist"Where Are They Now?" EpilogueUnfinished BusinessDead Person ConversationThe Topic of CancerThunder As Divine ResponseWhat the Hell, Hero?and 37 more

TV Tropes lists 49 tropes for it, including Title Drop, Stock Footage, and Driven to Suicide.