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Sensei

1989Movie1 h 59 min

Drama
80
GreatGoodWatch score
80
GreatGoodWatch score

Summary

In one of the districts of Tokyo, an old school is planned to be torn down after the summer holidays. The only person who is seriously worried about this is the Japanese language teacher Nakajima.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing
  • You want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for scares, adrenaline or brutality.

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Cast

22 of 22

Crew

Directed by
Shingo Yamashiro
Written by
Takako Shigemori
Produced by
Sonny Chiba
Music by
Toshiaki Tsushima

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Facts

April 8, 1989 · 1 h 59 min · Drama

Released
April 8, 1989
Runtime
1 h 59 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Sensei worth watching?"

Questions about Sensei

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Sensei worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80.

Is Sensei okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Sensei plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Will I feel good after watching Sensei?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for wholesome and 8 for hopefulness.

Is Sensei in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.