36 Characters (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film
Released in 1984, 36 Characters is an animation film directed by A Da, running about 11 minutes.
What it’s about. A father teaches his son to read, illustrating the origin of Chinese characters by explaining pictographic characters. The film tells an interesting story through 36 active pictographic characters.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 36 Characters page.
If you liked it. Fans of 36 Characters tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch 36 Characters (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for 36 Characters change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- When was 36 Characters released?
- 36 Characters was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 11 minutes.