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An Inn in Tokyo

1935Movie1 h 20 min

Drama
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Rotten Tomatoes–83%

A moving, melancholic drama movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares or laughs.

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Story

An unemployed Japanese man and his two sons wander the industrial flatlands of Depression-era Tokyo, until he chances upon an old friend and befriends a woman and her daughter, who are in a similar predicament.

Feels like

  • Japanese Cinema
  • Depression Era
  • Family Struggle
  • Social Realism
  • Poverty
  • Humanism
  • Melancholy Tone
  • Classic Film
  • Intimate Portrait

Cast

5 of 5

Crew

Directed by
Yasujirō Ozu
Written by
Yasujirō Ozu, Tadao Ikeda, Masao Arata
Music by
Keizo Horiuchi

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Facts

November 21, 1935 · 1 h 20 min · Drama

Released
November 21, 1935
Runtime
1 h 20 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
Japanese
Also spoken
xx
Made in
Japan
Available in
131 countries

Tropes

Downer Beginning, Healthcare Motivation, Heroic Sacrifice +8

  • Downer Beginning
  • Healthcare Motivation
  • Heroic Sacrifice
  • Japanese Politeness
  • Jobless Parent Drama
  • Kitchen Sink Drama
  • Love Triangle
  • Missing Mom
  • Off-into-the-Distance Ending
  • The Place
  • Single Mom Stripper

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream An Inn in Tokyo?"

Questions about An Inn in Tokyo

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Where can I stream An Inn in Tokyo?

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In the United States, An Inn in Tokyo streams on Criterion, and it is free with ads on Plex and Fawesome. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is An Inn in Tokyo worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 7.4).

Is An Inn in Tokyo okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is An Inn in Tokyo plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is An Inn in Tokyo in English?

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No, it was made in Japanese, with some xx.