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The Heron and the Crane

1974Movie10 min

Animation
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2

A heartwarming, romantic animated movie about fantasy.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Animated short about a love between a heron and a crane.

Feels like

  • Animated Romance
  • Soviet Animation
  • Whimsical Tale
  • Bird Characters
  • Fantasy Setting
  • Charming
  • Visually Stylized
  • Heartwarming Story

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Directed by
Yuri Norstein
Written by
Yuri Norstein, Roman Kachanov, Vladimir Ivanovich Dal
Produced by
Natan Bitman
Music by
Mikhail Meerovich

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Facts

January 1, 1974 · 10 min · Animation

Released
January 1, 1974
Runtime
10 min
Genres
Animation
Original language
Russian
Made in
Russia
Available in
7 countries

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6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Heron and the Crane?"

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Where can I stream The Heron and the Crane?

Klassiki

In the United States, The Heron and the Crane streams on Klassiki. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is The Heron and the Crane worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 7.2).

Is The Heron and the Crane okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is The Heron and the Crane good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will I feel good after watching The Heron and the Crane?

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Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for wholesome and 8 for hopefulness.

Is The Heron and the Crane in English?

Russian

No, it was made in Russian.