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Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko

2021Movie1 h 37 minNR

69
GoodGoodWatch score

An animated movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

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Story

Brash single mother Nikuko is well-known for her bold spirit, much to the embarrassment of Kikuko, her pensive yet imaginative daughter. In contrast to her mother, Kikuko wants nothing more than to fit in as she navigates the everyday social dramas of middle school. Life in the harbor is peaceful until a shocking revelation from the past threatens to uproot the pair's tender relationship.

Feels like

  • Mother-Daughter Relationship
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Small Town Life
  • Emotional
  • Magical Realism
  • Japanese Animation
  • Family Dynamics
  • Self-Discovery
  • Character-Driven

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Directed by
Ayumu Watanabe

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June 11, 2021 · 1 h 37 min · NR

Released
June 11, 2021
Runtime
1 h 37 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Animation, Drama, Family, Comedy
Original language
Japanese
Also spoken
English
Made in
Japan
Available in
25 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko?"

Questions about Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko?

In the United States, Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko streams on HBO Max, and it is free with ads on Pluto TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 17 other countries.

Is Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 6.8, Letterboxd 3.4 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 92%, and Metacritic 68).

Is Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko make me laugh?

Serious

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 0 of 4.

Is Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko in English?

JapaneseEnglish

No, it was made in Japanese, with some English.