The Best Bad Thing
After her husband's death, Mrs. Hata desperately needs help on her cucumber farm. Rinko' mother wants her to spend the summer helping Mrs. Hata, her life-long friend. But 12-year-old Rinko sees Mrs. Hata's traditional Japanese ways as being backward and "crazy." When she gives in to her mother's request, she discovers Mrs. Hata is kind and courageous, fighting to save her farm. Before summer ends, RInko comes to appreciate and defend "crazy" Mrs. Hata.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: The Best Bad Thing
- Genres: Drama, Family
- Release Date: 1997-05-05
- Runtime: 89 minutes
- Rating: 7/10 (2 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: WQED, CINAR, NHK
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 1.1722
- Languages: English, Japanese
Cast & Crew
Lana McKissack
as Rinko
Michel Perron
as Saunders
Robert Ito
as Mr. Tsujimura
Kirin Kiki
as Aunt Hata
George Takei
as Mr. Yamanaka
Kitao Sakurai
as Zenny Hata
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What is The Best Bad Thing?▼
The Best Bad Thing is a Drama, Family movie directed by . It was released on 1997-05-05.
Who are the main actors in The Best Bad Thing?▼
The main cast includes Lana McKissack, Michel Perron, Robert Ito, Kirin Kiki, George Takei, .
Where can I watch The Best Bad Thing online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Best Bad Thing is available.
Is The Best Bad Thing based on a true story?▼
No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.
What is the IMDb rating of The Best Bad Thing?▼
The Best Bad Thing has an IMDb rating of 7/10 based on 2 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of The Best Bad Thing?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for The Best Bad Thing?▼
The soundtrack was composed by WQED, CINAR, NHK. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was The Best Bad Thing filmed?▼
The Best Bad Thing was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is The Best Bad Thing?▼
The total runtime of The Best Bad Thing is 89 minutes.
Is The Best Bad Thing suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to The Best Bad Thing?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Best Bad Thing.
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