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Grandfather's Lamp

2011·Movie

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Big heart, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension3
  • Fast Pace3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Heartwarming and hopeful

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Wholesome9
  • Hopefulness8
  • Nostalgia8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Physical Comedy1

World

Family, history, and growing up

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Narrative Structure7
  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition7
  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

A boy finds a strange object while playing hide-and-seek. His grandfather tells him the story of his own youth, and the important role the old lamp played. This story is about the modernization of Japan and the changes that came with it.
Modernization of JapanHistorical AnimationFamily HistoryComing-of-Age StoryTechnological ChangeNostalgic ReflectionIntergenerational StorytellingJapanese HistoryWarm and Heartfelt

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Is Grandfather's Lamp worth watching?

70
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 6.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Grandfather's Lamp?

0 h 25 min

Grandfather's Lamp runs 0 h 25 min.

What language is Grandfather's Lamp in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.