Angel's Egg
Seen it?1985 | 71 min | Animation, Fantasy, Mystery, Science Fiction
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It was critically acclaimed and it's still drawing plenty of interest, despite soft box office. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing, sci-fi fans and fantasy fans. If you loved Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender or Escape from New York, start here.
- The mood
- Tense, feel-good.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 11 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Japanese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
In the ruins of a strange city, a young girl takes care of a large egg she holds carefully in her arms. She bonds with a boy who is searching for a bird he saw in a dream.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
Critically acclaimed
- AudiencesSolid
7.7 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a modest audience
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 354K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Mamoru Oshii
- Keiichi NodaNarrator (Voice)
- Mako HyodoGirl (Voice)
- Jinpachi NezuMan (Voice)