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4Teen

2003Movie1 h 54 min

68

GoodGoodWatch score

A moving, melancholic tv movie movie about everyday modern life and growing up.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Story

Naoto, the son of a wealthy family, suffers from Werner syndrome, a premature aging condition; Dai is an overweight child troubled by his penniless father's drunken violence; Jun, a gifted student, is the foursome's natural leader; and Tetsuro is average...

Feels like

Coming-of-Age Drama
Dysfunctional Families
Premature Aging
Childhood Struggles
Japanese Cinema
Emotional Resonance
Character-Driven
Melancholy Tone
Social Commentary

Crew

Directed by: Ryuichi Hiroki
Written by: Hiroshi Saito, Ira Ishida

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Facts

July 25, 2003 · 1 h 54 min · TV Movie

Released: July 25, 2003
Runtime: 1 h 54 min
Genres: TV Movie
Original language: Japanese
Made in: Japan

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is 4Teen worth watching?"

Questions about 4Teen

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Is 4Teen worth watching?

68

GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 8.6).

Is 4Teen okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is 4Teen 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 4Teen good for date night?

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It's better for a family night: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for families.

Is 4Teen in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.