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Blue Giant

2023Movie2 h 0 minNR

AnimationDrama
84
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9Metacritic718.2Rotten Tomatoes100%95%

An uplifting, thrilling animated movie about show business and growing up, with standout score.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

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Not for scares, brutality or laughs.

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Story

Witness the origin of the next great jazz legend.

High school student Dai Miyamoto has his life is turned upside down the day he discovers jazz. Picking up a saxophone and leaving his sleepy hometown for the bustling nightclubs of Tokyo, Dai will find that the life of a professional musician isn’t for the faint of heart, as he must confront what it truly means to be great.

Feels like

  • Jazz Music
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Musical Journey
  • Inspirational
  • Passionate
  • Dream Chasing
  • Friendship
  • Anime Film

Cast

13 of 13

Crew

Directed by
Yuzuru Tachikawa
Written by
NUMBER 8
Produced by
Mikito Bizenjima, Eri Isobe
Music by
John Coltrane, Hiromi Uehara

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

February 17, 2023 · 2 h 0 min · NR

Released
February 17, 2023
Runtime
2 h 0 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Animation, Drama, Music
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
30 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Blue Giant?"

Questions about Blue Giant

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Blue Giant?

Netflix

In the United States, Blue Giant streams on Netflix. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex. It also streams in 20 other countries.

Is Blue Giant worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84 (IMDb 7.9, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 71).

Is Blue Giant okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will I feel good after watching Blue Giant?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.

Is Blue Giant plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is Blue Giant in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.