Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Graphic
- propulsive
- dark
- sincere
- anime marathon
- action movie night
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Shion predicts Naruto's death, and Naruto chooses to challenge the apparent inevitability of that prediction.
Naruto's mission to guard Shion gradually emphasizes her vulnerability and the relationship formed through sustained danger.
The film foregrounds death predictions, demons, impalement, bloodshed, and the possible end of the world while retaining comic relief.
The antagonists and their terracotta army are supported by prominent CGI work, while the film emphasizes heavily choreographed fights.
Films like Naruto Shippuden the Movie, and why
Naruto Shippuden the Movie 2: Bonds
anime fantasy adventure with ninja combat, supernatural threats, youthful heroes, and energetic ensemble action
Dragon Ball Z: Broly – The Legendary Super Saiyan
shounen anime adventure combining colorful martial arts, escalating supernatural danger, comic relief, and emotional character stakes
Inuyasha the Movie: Affections Touching Across Time
animated fantasy action centered on protecting a vulnerable supernatural figure while confronting a world-threatening force
Movie Details
- Director
- Hajime Kamegaki
- Release Date
- 2007-08-04
- Runtime
- 94 min
- Rating
- 7.4 / 10 (1079)
Cast
- Junko Takeuchi
- Chie Nakamura
- Yōichi Masukawa
- Koichi Tochika
- Ayumi Fujimura
- Keisuke Oda
- Daisuke Kishio
- Fumiko Orikasa
- Miyuki Sawashiro
- Katsuyuki Konishi
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Naruto Shippuden the Movie about?
- A determined young ninja guards a death-foreseeing shrine maiden while battling the prophecy that says protecting her will cost him his life.
- What is Naruto Shippuden the Movie like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Naruto Shippuden the Movie as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Naruto Shippuden the Movie violent?
- Yes. Ember rates the violence in Naruto Shippuden the Movie as graphic.
- Which films are like Naruto Shippuden the Movie?
- Films with a similar feel include Naruto Shippuden the Movie 2: Bonds, Dragon Ball Z: Broly – The Legendary Super Saiyan, and Inuyasha the Movie: Affections Touching Across Time.
- How long is Naruto Shippuden the Movie?
- Naruto Shippuden the Movie runs 94 minutes.
- Where can I watch Naruto Shippuden the Movie?
- In United States, Naruto Shippuden the Movie streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
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