A Poet's Life (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1974, A Poet's Life is an animation film directed by Kihachiro Kawamoto, running about 19 minutes.
What it’s about. A cautionary tale about workers who are neglected, lose hope, and fade away while businessmen prosper by selling out to foreign countries. As the greed of the businessmen escalates, the economy collapses, and a young man becomes a poet and gives the people hope.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, A Poet's Life 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 A Poet's Life page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Poet's Life tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Poet's Life (1974)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Poet's Life change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Poet's Life worth watching?
- A Poet's Life holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was A Poet's Life released?
- A Poet's Life was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 19 minutes.