No Smoking

2019·Movie
1h 36min

Where to watch

No stream option in US yet.

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No Smoking fingerprint

Striking style, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Spectacle4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia8
  • Hopefulness6
  • Wonder6

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Absurdist Humor3
  • Satire & Parody3

World

A real life story and show business

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Centrality9
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

A documentary about Haruomi Hosono, a musician respected around the world and the music composer of Cannes Palme d'Or winner Shoplifters. The footage traces his encounter with music in early childhood to his days in bands Happy End and YMO to his solo activities. It also includes in-depth coverage from recent years of his first overseas performances in London, New York and Los Angeles. In London, he was joined by Yukihiro Takahashi, and when Ryuichi Sakamoto made a surprise appearance onstage, the YMO members were reunited for the first time in five years, a must-see spectacle captured on film. Written by Nikkatsu
Haruomi HosonoMusic DocumentaryYMO ReunionJapanese Music HistoryBiographical PortraitMusical JourneyLive PerformanceInfluential Musician

Crew

Directed by:

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about No Smoking

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Where can I stream No Smoking legally?

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Is No Smoking worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 7.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is No Smoking?

1 h 36 min

No Smoking runs 1 h 36 min.

Is No Smoking based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is No Smoking in?

JapaneseEnglish

It was made in Japanese, with some English.

In how many countries can I watch No Smoking?

3HKJPTW

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What tropes does No Smoking use?

Accidental PervertAin't Too Proud to BegBatty Lip BurblingBland-Name ProductThe Cavalier YearsIronic Episode TitleEverybody SmokesHard Truth AesopMouth Full of SmokesWooden Ships and Iron MenMadness MantraIronyand 14 more

TV Tropes lists 26 storytelling tropes for No Smoking, including Accidental Pervert, Ain't Too Proud to Beg, Batty Lip Burbling.

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