The Teahouse of the August Moon

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

1957123 min6.2 / 10

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.

Questions people ask

  • 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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34/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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Rarity66

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Surprise14

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Love30

How much audiences actually like it

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