Sign in

Basketcase

1970Movie

Drama
80
GreatGoodWatch score

Where to watch

Set your services

Not streaming in any country yet.

Story

An eccentric old man starts preparing for his funeral after he has a vision that he will die in 7 days. When his granddaughter is forced to look after him, they form an unexpected bond during their journey to complete his bucket list.

Crew

Directed by
Jacen Tan
Produced by
Jacen Tan

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

January 29, 1970 · Drama · Chinese

Released
January 29, 1970
Genres
Drama
Original language
Chinese

Tropes

Male Frontal Nudity, Beast Man, Alliterative Name +9

  • Male Frontal Nudity
  • Beast Man
  • Alliterative Name
  • Always Identical Twins
  • Abusive Parents
  • Rape Is a Special Kind of Evil
  • Asshole Victim
  • Ax-Crazy
  • Meaningful Name
  • Mini-Mecha
  • Added Alliterative Appeal
  • Twin Telepathy

12 of 41 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is Basketcase worth watching?"

Questions about Basketcase

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Basketcase worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

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

Is Basketcase in English?

Chinese

No, it was made in Chinese.

What tropes does Basketcase use?

Male Frontal NudityBeast ManAlliterative NameAlways Identical TwinsAbusive ParentsRape Is a Special Kind of EvilAsshole VictimAx-CrazyMeaningful NameMini-MechaAdded Alliterative AppealTwin Telepathyand 29 more

TV Tropes lists 41 tropes for it, including Male Frontal Nudity, Beast Man, and Alliterative Name.