Matinee

2019·Movie
2h 4min
59
DecentGoodWatch score

Where to watch

No stream option in US yet.

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Matinee fingerprint

Strong craft, striking style, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Spectacle4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Romantic and melancholic

  • Romance8
  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Cringe Humor2
  • Dark Humor2

World

Everyday modern life

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Standout score and cinematography

  • Music Composition9
  • Music Centrality9
  • Cinematography8

Who it's for

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You want fast pacing

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About

Satoshi Makino is a genius classical guitarist. One day, he meets journalist Yoko Komine. They become attracted to each other, but Yoko Komine has a fiancé.
Classical Guitar MusicForbidden LoveMelancholic RomanceCharacter-DrivenThoughtful and IntrospectiveJapanese CinemaSlow-Paced DramaEmotional ComplexityContemporary Setting

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Matinee

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Where can I stream Matinee legally?

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Is Matinee worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60/100 (IMDb 5.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 93%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Matinee?

2 h 4 min

Matinee runs 2 h 4 min.

Is Matinee based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Matinee?

Critics93
Audiences61

Not quite. Critics rate Matinee higher (93) than audiences (61). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Matinee in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch Matinee?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Matinee in 4 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Matinee use?

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TV Tropes lists 84 storytelling tropes for Matinee, including Stylistic Suck, The Stinger, Attack of the 50-Foot Whatever.

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