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The Great Yokai War: Guardians

2021·Movie
1h 58min
73
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High energy, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Spectacle7

Heart

Wondrous

  • Wonder8
  • Hopefulness6
  • Coming of Age6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3

World

Fantasy and everyday modern life

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty7
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Intrigue7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

Fifth grader Kei Watanabe has inherited the hunter's blood to hunt yōkai. To save the world from destruction, Kei challenges a war against the yōkai.
Yokai HunterFantasy AdventureJapanese FolkloreMonster BattleAction-PackedFamily-FriendlyWorld-Saving QuestVisual SpectacleContemporary Setting

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Questions about The Great Yokai War: Guardians

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Where can I stream The Great Yokai War: Guardians legally?

The Great Yokai War: Guardians is included with a subscription to FlixFling in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla and Filmzie. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, YouTube, and FlixFling. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Great Yokai War: Guardians worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 5.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 86%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Great Yokai War: Guardians rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Great Yokai War: Guardians?

1 h 58 min

The Great Yokai War: Guardians runs 1 h 58 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Great Yokai War: Guardians?

Critics86
Audiences58

Not quite. Critics rate The Great Yokai War: Guardians higher (86) than audiences (58). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Great Yokai War: Guardians in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch The Great Yokai War: Guardians?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Great Yokai War: Guardians in 10 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.