Chie the Brat (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1981, Chie the Brat is a comedy, drama, family and animation film directed by Isao Takahata, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. Chie Takemoto is a dependable girl who struggles to help her troublesome father run a small tavern in Osaka. Unbeknown to her dad, she occasionally visits her mother who left him not too long ago. She plans on trying to reunite them, but not until her father gets a job.
Who’s in it. Chie the Brat stars Chinatsu Nakayama as Takemoto Chie (voice), Norio Nishikawa as Takemoto Tetsu (voice), Kiyoshi Nishikawa as Kotetsu (voice) and Yasushi Yokoyama as Antonio / Antonio Jr., among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Chie the Brat has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Chie the Brat page.
If you liked it. Fans of Chie the Brat tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Chie the Brat (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Chie the Brat change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Chie the Brat worth watching?
- Chie the Brat holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Chie the Brat?
- Chie the Brat stars Chinatsu Nakayama, Norio Nishikawa, Kiyoshi Nishikawa, Yasushi Yokoyama and Shinsuke Shimada.
- When was Chie the Brat released?
- Chie the Brat was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.