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Blue Giant

2023·Movie
2h 0min·PG-13

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Big heart, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Thrilling

  • Adrenaline7
  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Uplifting and wholesome

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Hopefulness9
  • Coming of Age9
  • Wholesome7

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Absurdist Humor1

World

Show business, growing up, and everyday modern life

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition9
  • Music Centrality9
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

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.
Jazz MusicComing-of-AgeMusical JourneyInspirationalPassionateDream ChasingFriendshipAnime Film

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Blue Giant

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Where can I stream Blue Giant legally?

Blue Giant is included with a subscription to Netflix in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Blue Giant worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84/100 (IMDb 7.8, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 71). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Blue Giant rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is Blue Giant?

2 h 0 min

Blue Giant runs 2 h 0 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Blue Giant?

Critics86
Audiences85

Yes. Critics average 86 and audiences 85 out of 100, so both groups see Blue Giant much the same way.

What language is Blue Giant in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch Blue Giant?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Blue Giant in 30 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.