Revolutionary Girl Utena: The Movie

Revolutionary Girl Utena: The Movie

1999 · 86 min · JA · PG-13 · 7.4 (92 votes)
Dir. Kunihiko Ikuhara · Starring Tomoko Kawakami, Yuriko Fuchizaki, Mitsuhiro Oikawa, Kotono Mitsuishi, Aya Hisakawa, Takehito Koyasu · Music Shinkichi Mitsumune

“Alone, we have the power to revolutionize the world.”

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In a loose retelling of the Revolutionary Girl Utena TV series, Utena Tenjou arrives at Ohtori Academy, only to be immediately swept up in a series of duels for the hand of her classmate Anthy Himemiya and the power she supposedly holds. At the same time, Utena reunites with Touga Kiryuu, a friend from her childhood who seems to know the secrets behind the duels. Utena must discover those secrets for herself, before the power that rules Ohtori claims her and her friends, new and old.

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A dizzying, dreamlike fever dream. It's a visually arresting, symbolic journey through adolescent turmoil, exploring identity and desire with surreal imagery and intense emotional stakes. A truly unique, unforgettable experience.

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