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Josee, the Tiger and the Fish

2020Movie1 h 38 min

AnimationDrama
91
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7Letterboxd3.8/5Rotten Tomatoes100%96%

A deeply romantic, wholesome animated movie about everyday modern life and growing up.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

Together they can fly.

With dreams of diving abroad, Tsuneo gets a job assisting Josee, an artist whose imagination takes her far beyond her wheelchair. But when the tide turns against them, they push each other to places they never thought possible, and inspire a love fit for a storybook.

Feels like

  • Emotional Romance
  • Character-Driven
  • Slice of Life
  • Coming-of-Age Journey
  • Japanese Animation
  • Contemporary Setting
  • Personal Growth
  • Overcoming Obstacles
  • Heartwarming Story

Cast

24 of 29

Crew

Directed by
Kotaro Tamura
Written by
Sayaka Kuwamura
Produced by
Koichiro Mukai, Shuzo Kasahara, Mari Suzuki
Music by
Evan Call, Takahiro Ikeda

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Facts

December 25, 2020 · 1 h 38 min · Animation, Drama, Romance

Released
December 25, 2020
Runtime
1 h 38 min
Genres
Animation, Drama, Romance
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
34 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Face Your Fears, He Is Not My Boyfriend, Department of Child Disservices +9

  • Face Your Fears
  • He Is Not My Boyfriend
  • Department of Child Disservices
  • Snow Means Love
  • Cute Bookworm
  • The Stinger
  • Meet Cute
  • Killed Offscreen
  • Bookends
  • False Rape Accusation
  • Spoiled Brat
  • Look Both Ways

12 of 45 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Josee, the Tiger and the Fish?"

Questions about Josee, the Tiger and the Fish

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Josee, the Tiger and the Fish?

Crunchyroll

In the United States, Josee, the Tiger and the Fish streams on Crunchyroll. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 23 other countries.

Is Josee, the Tiger and the Fish worth watching?

91
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 91 (IMDb 7.7, Letterboxd 3.8 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (83).

Is Josee, the Tiger and the Fish okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Josee, the Tiger and the Fish good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Josee, the Tiger and the Fish plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Josee, the Tiger and the Fish in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.

What tropes does Josee, the Tiger and the Fish use?

Face Your FearsHe Is Not My BoyfriendDepartment of Child DisservicesSnow Means LoveCute BookwormThe StingerMeet CuteKilled OffscreenBookendsFalse Rape AccusationSpoiled BratLook Both Waysand 33 more

TV Tropes lists 45 tropes for it, including Face Your Fears, He Is Not My Boyfriend, and Department of Child Disservices.