7.6
Summary
A hard-hearted old woman in a bombed-out Tokyo neighborhood reluctantly takes in an abandoned boy, leading to a heartwarming bond between them.
Good for
- Family movie night
- Friends night
- Teens
Skip it if
- You want fast pacing
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Not for scares, adrenaline or brutality.
Cast
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- Directed by
- Yasujirō Ozu
- Written by
- Yasujirō Ozu, Tadao Ikeda
- Produced by
- Mitsuzô Kubo
- Music by
- Ichirō Saitō
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Facts
May 20, 1947 · 1 h 12 min · Drama, Comedy
- Released
- May 20, 1947
- Runtime
- 1 h 12 min
- Genres
- Drama, Comedy
- Original language
- Japanese
- Made in
- Japan
- Available in
- 131 countries
Tropes
My God, What Have I Done?, Signature Shot, Japanese Politeness +8
Q&A
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Questions about Record of a Tenement Gentleman
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is Record of a Tenement Gentleman worth watching?
Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 90 (IMDb 7.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (85).
Is Record of a Tenement Gentleman okay for kids?
Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.
Will Record of a Tenement Gentleman make me laugh?
Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.
Is Record of a Tenement Gentleman plot-driven or character-driven?
Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (9 of 10) more than on its plot.
Is Record of a Tenement Gentleman in English?
No, it was made in Japanese.