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The Witches of the Orient

2021·Movie
1h 40min
63
DecentGoodWatch score

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No humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Adrenaline4
  • Fast Pace4
  • Tension3

Heart

Nostalgic and melancholic

  • Nostalgia9
  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Physical Comedy1

World

Sports, history, and a real life story

  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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The Japanese volleyball players called the “Oriental Witches” are now in their 70s. From the formation of the team at the factory until their victory at the Tokyo Olympics in 1964, memories and legends rise to the surface and blend inextricably.
Japanese VolleyballOriental WitchesFactory TeamTokyo Olympics 1964MemoriesLegendsSports HistoryTeam Victory

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No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Witches of the Orient legally?

The Witches of the Orient is included with a subscription to GuideDoc and OVID in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Witches of the Orient worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 74). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Witches of the Orient?

1 h 40 min

The Witches of the Orient runs 1 h 40 min.

Is The Witches of the Orient based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Witches of the Orient?

Critics84
Audiences68

Not quite. Critics rate The Witches of the Orient higher (84) than audiences (68). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Witches of the Orient in?

FrenchRussianJapaneseEnglish

It was made in French, with some Russian, Japanese, English. Produced in France.

In how many countries can I watch The Witches of the Orient?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Witches of the Orient in 78 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.