Name: Jiro Dreams of Sushi
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2011-06-11
Duration: 1 h 22 min
Cast: Jiro Ono, Masuhiro Yamamoto, Yoshikazu Ono, Takashi Ono, Daisuke Nakazama

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Revered sushi chef Jiro Ono strives for perfection in his work, while his eldest son, Yoshikazu, has trouble living up to his father's legacy.

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June 11, 2011 · 1 h 22 min · PG

Released: June 11, 2011
Runtime: 1 h 22 min
Age rating: PG
Genres: Documentary
Original language: English
Also spoken: Japanese
Made in: United States, Canada
Box office: $3 million
Available in: 26 countries
Keywords: based on true story

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Where can I stream Jiro Dreams of Sushi?

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In the United States, Jiro Dreams of Sushi streams on Prime, fuboTV, Philo, Dox, and Magnolia Selects, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and FlixFling. It also streams in 20 other countries.

Is Jiro Dreams of Sushi worth watching?

84

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Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84 (IMDb 7.8, Rotten Tomatoes 99%, and Metacritic 77).

Is Jiro Dreams of Sushi okay for kids?

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

Is Jiro Dreams of Sushi plot-driven or character-driven?

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