Name: Hito Hata: Raise the Banner
Genre: Drama
Released: 1980-12-06
Duration: 1 h 26 min
Cast: Mako, Hiroshi Kashiwagi, Pat Morita, Saachiko, Yuki Shimoda

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The film looks back at the life of a man named Oda and other Japanese Americans through the decades as they face great challenges and joys living in the United States.

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Directed by: Duane Kubo, Robert A. Nakamura
Written by: John Esaki, Robert A. Nakamura
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Music by: Dan Kuramoto, June Kuramoto

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December 6, 1980 · 1 h 26 min · Drama

Released: December 6, 1980
Runtime: 1 h 26 min
Genres: Drama
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Budget: $400,000
Available in: 117 countries

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Where can I stream Hito Hata: Raise the Banner?

Criterion

Eventive

In the United States, Hito Hata: Raise the Banner streams on Criterion, and it is free with ads on Eventive. It also streams in 116 other countries.

Is Hito Hata: Raise the Banner worth watching?

69

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Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 6.9).

Is Hito Hata: Raise the Banner okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Hito Hata: Raise the Banner plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.