Josee, the Tiger and the Fish

2020, Movie, 1h 38min

With dreams of diving abroad, Tsuneo gets a job assisting Josee, an artist whose imagination takes her far beyond her wheelchair. But when the tide turns against them, they push each other to places they never thought possible, and inspire a love fit for a storybook.

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7.6

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Critic Cath Clarke

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...heartfelt, unthreatening and rather lovely.

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Critic Tom Cassidy

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Beautifully animated and even smarter than it seems on the surface...

Read full review at Common Sense Media

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What is Josee, the Tiger and the Fish about? Toggle content

In this beautiful animation, a chance encounter between a young woman confined to a wheelchair and a student struggling to make ends meet sparks a life-changing friendship. Despite their vastly different worlds, they find common ground in their shared desire for adventure and independence. As they explore the world together, they discover their bond runs deeper than they ever imagined, and they must confront the challenges that stand in the way of their happiness. Will they find the strength to overcome their fears and fulfill their dreams, or will their love be swept away by the tides of fate?

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You can stream Josee, the Tiger and the Fish on: Apple TV

What movies are similar to Josee, the Tiger and the Fish? Toggle content

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