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It's a Summer Film!

2021·Movie
1h 38min
86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

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Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension5
  • Spectacle5

Heart

Hopeful and nostalgic

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Hopefulness7
  • Nostalgia7
  • Coming of Age7

Humor

Some slapstick and satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy5
  • Satire & Parody5
  • Situational Comedy4

World

Show business, pop culture, and history

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Our summer masterpiece.

Barefoot and her friends decide to make a samurai movie, gather a unique cast and staff for the production, and try to screen it at their school festival.
Time Travel RomanceSamurai FilmComing-of-Age StoryHigh SchoolNostalgic SummerMovie MakingHistorical SettingYouthful EnergySlice of Life

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is It's a Summer Film! worth watching?

86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87/100 (IMDb 6.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is It's a Summer Film!?

1 h 38 min

It's a Summer Film! runs 1 h 38 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on It's a Summer Film!?

Critics100
Audiences74

Not quite. Critics rate It's a Summer Film! higher (100) than audiences (74). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is It's a Summer Film! in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch It's a Summer Film!?

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