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Feels like
- Inspirational Documentary
- Animal Welfare
- Coming-of-Age Story
- Environmental Activism
- Hopeful Narrative
- Cross-Cultural Connection
- Educational & Uplifting
- Empowering Message
- Southeast Asian Scenery
- Compassionate
A heartwarming, uplifting documentary movie about growing up and everyday modern life.
Good for date night · family movie night · friends night
Skip it if you want dark or edgy material
Not for scares, laughs or brutality.
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April 20, 2012 · 1 h 18 min · Documentary
5 questions, like "Where can I stream How I Became An Elephant?"
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 89 (IMDb 7.8).
Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.
Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 9 for wholesome.
Yes: it's easy to follow, with philosophical at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.