Tatsumi

2011·Movie
1h 34min
82
GreatGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Violence5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Melancholic and moving

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor6
  • Satire & Parody4
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

A real life story, history, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Visual Stylization7
  • Editing6

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About

Animated film based on the life and stories of Manga writer Yoshihiro Tatsumi who revolutionised the art form with darker, more adult stories. The film animates several of his stories.
Japanese AnimationAnthology FilmDark TalesExistential ThemesArtisticManga HistoryAutobiographicalSocial CommentaryMelancholy

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Directed by:
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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Tatsumi

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Where can I stream Tatsumi legally?

Tatsumi is included with a subscription to Hoopla and OVID in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Pluto TV. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Tatsumi worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82/100 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 95%, and Metacritic 90). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Tatsumi rated?

Disturbing imagery

Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How long is Tatsumi?

1 h 34 min

Tatsumi runs 1 h 34 min.

Is Tatsumi based on a true story?

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

Do critics and audiences agree on Tatsumi?

Critics93
Audiences76

Not quite. Critics rate Tatsumi higher (93) than audiences (76). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Tatsumi in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Singapore.

In how many countries can I watch Tatsumi?

11ATCHDEFRGBIEKRUSCAINJP

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Tatsumi in 11 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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