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3000 Leagues in Search of Mother

1976Show1 season52 episodes

Action & AdventureAnimation
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3

A deeply moving, wholesome animated series about family and history, with standout world-building.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you want fast pacing

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Not for scares, laughs or brutality.

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Episodes

1 season · 52 episodes · best: S1E23 "Another Mother" 7.9

Episodes

6.7

Story

Italy is in a deep depression, so to support her family, Marco's mother goes to Argentina to work as a domestic. But after she writes to her family that she is sick, her letters stop coming. So Marco decides to go to Argentina to look for her. He travels across Argentina to find her, meeting many wonderful people, and having many adventures during his journey.

Feels like

  • Classic Anime Drama
  • Heartbreaking Journey
  • Family Reunion
  • Historical Adventure
  • Emotional & Poignant
  • Child's Perseverance
  • World Masterpiece Theater
  • Cross-Continental Travel
  • Human Kindness
  • Tearjerker

Cast

21 of 21 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Isao Takahata
Written by
Edmondo De Amicis
Produced by
Junzō Nakajima, Takaji Matsudo

Everyone

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Facts

January 4, 1976 · December 26, 1976 · Ended

First aired
January 4, 1976
Last aired
December 26, 1976
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 52 episodes
Genres
Animation, Action & Adventure, Drama, Family
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
57 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother?"

Questions about 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother

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Where can I stream 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother?

Shahid VIP

In the United States, 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother streams on Shahid VIP. It also streams in 54 other countries.

Is 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 7.3).

Is 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother?

22 h

About 22 hours: 52 episodes in 1 season of about 25 minutes each, aired from 1976 to 1976.

Is 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.