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1962·88 min·Dir. Kon Ichikawa·★ 6.8
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The days leading up to a toddler's second birthday are seen alternately from the child's point of view as well as that of his parents.
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How Good Is Being Two Isn't Easy?
Ratings across IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes, Metacritic, and TMDB, plus our verdict.
Consensus
6.8Well Received
Score Breakdown
★ TMDB6.8
★ IMDb6.8
🍅 Rotten Tomatoes (Critics)N/A
◆ MetacriticN/A
The Verdict
Decent, Give It a Shot
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