
The Teahouse of the August Moon
All The Riotous Fun Of The Prize-Winning Stage Comedy!
Directed by Daniel Mann
Produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
A warm, playful satire of post-war cultural collision that finds humor and humanity in the clash between American bureaucratic intentions and Japanese village desires.
In post-WWII Japan, an American captain is brought in to help build a school, but the locals want a teahouse instead.
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Is The Teahouse of the August Moon easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 95% of films.
Does The Teahouse of the August Moon end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 90% of films.
Is The Teahouse of the August Moon scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.
Is The Teahouse of the August Moon sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of films.
Is The Teahouse of the August Moon violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.
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Nearest across the full emotional profile.
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Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Teahouse of the August Moon, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Teahouse of the August Moon, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

















































