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maboroshi

2023Movie1 h 52 minPG-13

AnimationDrama
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Letterboxd3.1/5Metacritic–6.6Rotten Tomatoes67%68%

A profoundly sad, wondrous animated movie about growing up and the mind, with standout direction and cinematography.

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

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Story

The urge to fall in love will destroy the world.

A factory explosion plunges a small town into a timeless freeze, leaving teenage Masamune and his pals to grapple with a quickly collapsing reality.

Feels like

  • Anime Psychological Drama
  • Existential Coming-of-Age
  • Melancholic & Dreamlike
  • Visually Stunning Animation
  • Mysterious & Uncanny
  • Surreal Fantasy Elements
  • Emotional Resonance
  • Teenage Angst
  • World-Bending Narrative

Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by
Mari Okada, Seimei Kidokoro
Written by
Mari Okada
Produced by
Manabu Otsuka
Music by
Masaru Yokoyama, Yuya Sasaki

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Facts

September 15, 2023 · 1 h 52 min · PG-13

Released
September 15, 2023
Runtime
1 h 52 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Animation, Drama, Romance, Fantasy
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Box office
$2 million
Available in
131 countries

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Questions about maboroshi

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Where can I stream maboroshi?

Netflix

In the United States, maboroshi streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is maboroshi worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 6.4, Letterboxd 3.1 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 67%).

Is maboroshi okay for kids?

PG-13Disturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is maboroshi good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 6 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is maboroshi in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.