The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness

The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness

A year inside the world of Studio Ghibli.

Directed by Mami Sunada

Produced by Ennet, Dwango

2013118 min7.6 / 10

An intimate, visually rich documentary portrait of Studio Ghibli's creative process and the artists who bring animated worlds to life.

Follows the behind-the-scenes work of Studio Ghibli, focusing on the notable figures Hayao Miyazaki, Isao Takahata, and Toshio Suzuki.

Questions people ask

  • Is The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 95% of films.

  • Is The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Is The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Does The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 70% of films.

  • Is The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

73/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity56

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise74

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love90

How much audiences actually like it

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Like The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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