
What a Wonderful Family!
Directed by Yoji Yamada
Produced by Shochiku, Asahi Broadcasting Corporation
A warm, comedic family drama that mines humor and heart from a long marriage's unexpected crisis and the chaos it unleashes across generations.
A husband and wife have been married for 50 years. For her birthday, the husband asks the wife what she wants for her birthday present. She replies that she wants a divorce. The wife's divorce announcement sends the entire family into chaos.
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Questions people ask
Is What a Wonderful Family! violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.
Is What a Wonderful Family! scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.
Is What a Wonderful Family! easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 77% of films.
Does What a Wonderful Family! end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is What a Wonderful Family! sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Familiar shape, done well.
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Like What a Wonderful Family!
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as What a Wonderful Family!
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like What a Wonderful Family!, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like What a Wonderful Family!, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like What a Wonderful Family!, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

















































