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Josee, the Tiger and the Fish

2003Movie1 h 56 min

DramaRomance
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Rotten Tomatoes–91%

A romantic, melancholic drama movie about everyday modern life and growing up, with standout characters.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Story

A part-time employee in a mahjong parlour runs across a young woman, who is unable to walk, in baby carriage. He becomes friends with the woman and begins to feel enamoured with her.

Feels like

  • Japanese Romance
  • Disability Representation
  • Character-Driven
  • Emotional Journey
  • Melancholy & Hopeful
  • Social Commentary
  • Coming of Age
  • Intimate Story

Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Isshin Inudo
Written by
Aya Watanabe
Produced by
Osamu Kubota, Shinji Ogawa
Music by
Shigeru Kishida

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Facts

December 13, 2003 · 1 h 56 min · Drama, Romance

Released
December 13, 2003
Runtime
1 h 56 min
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
6 countries

Tropes

Face Your Fears, Only Known by Their Nickname, Earn Your Happy Ending +9

  • Face Your Fears
  • Only Known by Their Nickname
  • Earn Your Happy Ending
  • Accidental Pervert
  • Story Within a Story
  • Meet Cute
  • O.O.C. Is Serious Business
  • Jerk with a Heart of Gold
  • Department of Child Disservices
  • Spoiled Brat
  • Cute Bookworm
  • Cue the Rain

12 of 45 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 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?

CrunchyrollKanopyRetrocrushAsianCrushFawesomeCineverseRetroCrush

In the United States, Josee, the Tiger and the Fish streams on Crunchyroll, Retrocrush, AsianCrush, RetroCrush, and Cineverse, and it is free with ads on Kanopy and Fawesome. It also streams in 5 other countries.

Is Josee, the Tiger and the Fish worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 7.3).

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

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 8 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 (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 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 FearsOnly Known by Their NicknameEarn Your Happy EndingAccidental PervertStory Within a StoryMeet CuteO.O.C. Is Serious BusinessJerk with a Heart of GoldDepartment of Child DisservicesSpoiled BratCute BookwormCue the Rainand 33 more

TV Tropes lists 45 tropes for it, including Face Your Fears, Only Known by Their Nickname, and Earn Your Happy Ending.