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Alakazam the Great!

1960Movie1 h 28 min

Animation
54
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Rotten Tomatoes–47%
54
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Rotten Tomatoes–47%

Summary

A monkey king who learns the secrets of magic goes on a spree and causes no end of aggravation for the gods, who finally imprison him.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • Graphic violence bothers you

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Cast

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Crew

Directed by
Taiji Yabushita, Daisaku Shirakawa
Written by
Wu Cheng'en, Keinosuke Uekusa, Goro Kontaibo
Produced by
Hiroshi Okawa, Goro Kontaibo
Music by
Ryōichi Hattori

Everyone

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Facts

August 14, 1960 · 1 h 28 min · Violence

Released
August 14, 1960
Runtime
1 h 28 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Animation, Fantasy, Adventure
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
29 countries

Tropes

Anachronism Stew, Adaptational Heroism, She's a Man in Japan +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Alakazam the Great!?"

Questions about Alakazam the Great!

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Alakazam the Great! worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54 (IMDb 6.1).

Is Alakazam the Great! okay for kids?

Violence

Yes: its content advisories are violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will I feel good after watching Alakazam the Great!?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 6 for wholesome.

Will Alakazam the Great! make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly slapstick (9 of 10) and absurd humor (5 of 10).

Is Alakazam the Great! in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.

What tropes does Alakazam the Great! use?

Anachronism StewAdaptational HeroismShe's a Man in JapanHappily Ever AfterShapeshifter ShowdownUgly Guy, Hot WifeRelated in the AdaptationHoist by His Own PetardForeign Re-ScoreStay in the KitchenDub Species ChangeShapeshifterand 18 more

TV Tropes lists 30 tropes for it, including Anachronism Stew, Adaptational Heroism, and She's a Man in Japan.