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The Little Prince and the Eight-Headed Dragon

1963Movie1 h 26 min

71
GoodGoodWatch score
71
GoodGoodWatch score

Summary

In this influential cult-classic animated film based on Japanese folklore, Susano is the youngest son of Izanagi and Izanami, the heavenly couple who created the Earth. Still a young boy, Susano is devastated by the passing away of his mother.

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  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Kids

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Directed by
Yugo Serikawa
Produced by
Shin Yoshida

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Facts

March 24, 1963 · 1 h 26 min · Violence

Released
March 24, 1963
Runtime
1 h 26 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Animation, Family, Adventure, Fantasy
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
3 countries

Tropes

Prophet Eyes, Gratuitous Animal Sidekick, Large and in Charge +9

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Little Prince and the Eight-Headed Dragon?"

Questions about The Little Prince and the Eight-Headed Dragon

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Where can I stream The Little Prince and the Eight-Headed Dragon?

In the United States, The Little Prince and the Eight-Headed Dragon is free with ads on The Roku. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is The Little Prince and the Eight-Headed Dragon worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 7.1).

Is The Little Prince and the Eight-Headed Dragon okay for kids?

Violence

Yes: its content advisories are violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is The Little Prince and the Eight-Headed Dragon in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.

What tropes does The Little Prince and the Eight-Headed Dragon use?

Prophet EyesGratuitous Animal SidekickLarge and in ChargeMook ChivalryPalate ProppingPaper TigerNo Name GivenGory Discretion ShotEye ScreamAge LiftComic ReliefRed Eyes, Take Warningand 24 more

TV Tropes lists 36 tropes for it, including Prophet Eyes, Gratuitous Animal Sidekick, and Large and in Charge.