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Major: The Ball of Friendship

2008Movie1 h 40 min

AnimationDrama
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0

Summary

Goro briefly returns to Japan after a triumphant campaign in the US. He is heading towards Fukuoka where he played baseball when he was a fifth grader. Having just moved into a new town, this is where Goro faced a critical point in his life.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Kids

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for scares, laughs or brutality.

Movies with

Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Takao Kato
Written by
Michihiro Tsuchiya
Produced by
Minami Ichikawa, Toshihiro Nakazawa, 高谷与志人
Music by
Kotaro Nakagawa

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Facts

July 9, 2008 · 1 h 40 min · Animation, Drama

Released
July 9, 2008
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Genres
Animation, Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
3 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Major: The Ball of Friendship?"

Questions about Major: The Ball of Friendship

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Major: The Ball of Friendship?

It streams in 3 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Major: The Ball of Friendship worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 7).

Is Major: The Ball of Friendship okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch Major: The Ball of Friendship?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is Major: The Ball of Friendship plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and pathos (6 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Major: The Ball of Friendship in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.