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Tokyo Godfathers 2003

“Meet the ultimate dysfunctional family.”

★ 7.9/10 PG-13 AnimationDramaComedy Released
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What is Tokyo Godfathers?

Tokyo Godfathers is a film first released in 2003. Catalogued under Animation, Drama, Comedy.

Type
Film
Year
2003
Status
Released
Runtime
92 minutes
Release date
Dec 5, 2003
Studios
Madhouse, Sony Pictures, dentsu
Genres
Animation, Drama, Comedy
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88 /100 Highly Bingeable
⚡ Pacing & Momentum9/10
🧠 Narrative Depth9.2/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential8.9/10
🎬 Production Scale8.2/10
🎯 Feature Film #Animation #Drama #Comedy

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Tokyo Godfathers is a film first released in 2003. Catalogued under Animation, Drama, Comedy. Produced and broadcast by Madhouse, Sony Pictures, dentsu. Current status: Released.

Should you watch it?

“Three homeless people in Tokyo make a life-changing Christmas Eve discovery in the trash.”

Reasons to watch
  • features a unique trio of protagonists
  • combines drama and comedy during the holidays
Keep in mind
  • deals with the harsh realities of homelessness

Watch it if you want to see a touching holiday story about three homeless people finding a baby.

The film contains mature themes related to homelessness, but balances drama with comedy.

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When is the film set?

The story takes place on Christmas Eve.

Who are the main characters?

Three homeless people living on the streets of Tokyo.

What do the characters discover?

They discover a newborn baby among the trash.

What is the goal of the characters?

They set out to find the baby's parents.

What genres describe the film?

The movie is classified as animation, drama, and comedy.