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Red Angel

1966Movie1 h 35 min

91
ExcellentGoodWatch score
91
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Summary

In 1939, Sakura Nishi is a young army nurse who is sent to the field hospitals in China during the Sino-Japanese war. She has to assist the surgeon Dr. Okabe with an incredible number of amputations.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Directed by
Yasuzō Masumura
Produced by
Ikuo Kubodera
Music by
Sei Ikeno

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Facts

October 1, 1966 · 1 h 35 min · Violence, Sexual Content

Released
October 1, 1966
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Content
Violence, Sexual Content
Genres
War, Drama, Romance
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
6 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Red Angel?"

Questions about Red Angel

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Red Angel?

In the United States, Red Angel streams on Philo, Fandor, Cineverse, and ARROW, and it is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is Red Angel worth watching?

91
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 91 (IMDb 7.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (87).

Is Red Angel good for date night?

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Not really: romance is 4 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is Red Angel plot-driven or character-driven?

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

Is Red Angel in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.