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From Up on Poppy Hill

2011·Movie
1h 31min·PG
77
GreatGoodWatch score

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Deeply emotional, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Spectacle5
  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Deeply romantic and heartwarming

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age10
  • Romance9
  • Wholesome9

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Physical Comedy0

World

History, growing up, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion9
  • Rewatchability8
  • Dialogue Centrality7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

  • Direction9
  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure8

Style

Standout cinematography, score, and visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography9
  • Music Composition8
  • Visual Stylization8

Who it's for

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About

Yokohama, 1963. Japan is picking itself up from the devastation of World War II and preparing to host the 1964 Olympics—and the mood is one of both optimism and conflict as the young generation struggles to throw off the shackles of a troubled past. Against this backdrop of hope and change, a friendship begins to blossom between high school students Umi and Shun—but a buried secret from their past emerges to cast a shadow on the future and pull them apart.
Gentle RomanceHistorical DramaStudio GhibliPost-War JapanComing-of-AgeFamily SecretsWholesome & HeartfeltBeautifully AnimatedNostalgic Atmosphere

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream From Up on Poppy Hill legally?

From Up on Poppy Hill is included with a subscription to HBO Max in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is From Up on Poppy Hill worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78/100 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 87%, and Metacritic 71). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is From Up on Poppy Hill rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is From Up on Poppy Hill?

1 h 31 min

From Up on Poppy Hill runs 1 h 31 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on From Up on Poppy Hill?

Critics79
Audiences77

Yes. Critics average 79 and audiences 77 out of 100, so both groups see From Up on Poppy Hill much the same way.

Was From Up on Poppy Hill a box office hit?

Budget$22 million
Box office$61 million

Yes. It cost about $22 million to make and earned $61 million worldwide, 2.8 times its budget.

What language is From Up on Poppy Hill in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch From Up on Poppy Hill?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for From Up on Poppy Hill in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does From Up on Poppy Hill use?

Theme Tune ExtendedThe '60sReasonable Authority FigureCool CarShipper on DeckCharacter TicsPoor Communication KillsNo Celebrities Were HarmedNo AntagonistCry into ChestMorning RoutineIn-Series Nicknameand 49 more

TV Tropes lists 61 storytelling tropes for From Up on Poppy Hill, including Theme Tune Extended, The '60s, Reasonable Authority Figure.