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I Want to Hear the Wind's Song

1998Movie2 h 41 min

Drama
100
MasterpieceGoodWatch score
100
MasterpieceGoodWatch score

Summary

A heartwarming, based-on-true-story of how a hearing-impaired couple, Masahiro and Namiko, knew each other, got married and began participating in the Triathlon. The story is told in flashbacks as Namiko awaits childbirth.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Cast

7 of 7

Crew

Directed by
Nobuhiko Obayashi
Written by
Nobuhiko Obayashi, Tadashi Naitô, Kyōhei Nakaoka
Produced by
Kyōko Ōbayashi, Yasushi Akutagawa, Tetsuo Neda
Music by
Nobuhiko Obayashi

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Facts

July 18, 1998 · 2 h 41 min · Drama

Released
July 18, 1998
Runtime
2 h 41 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is I Want to Hear the Wind's Song worth watching?"

Questions about I Want to Hear the Wind's Song

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is I Want to Hear the Wind's Song worth watching?

100
MasterpieceGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 100.

Is I Want to Hear the Wind's Song okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is I Want to Hear the Wind's Song good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will I feel good after watching I Want to Hear the Wind's Song?

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Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.

Is I Want to Hear the Wind's Song in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.