God Bless America (2002): cast, story & where to watch

2002 · Film · ★ 8

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Released in 2002, God Bless America is an animation and documentary film directed by Tadasu Takamine, running about 8 minutes.

What it’s about. Tadasu Takamine's “God Bless America”, a continuously looping stop motion/live action video of he and assistants modeling a huge and monstrous head with an unmistakable resemblance to George W. Bush and consequently accompanied by an appropriately garbled and fractured rendition of God Bless America. Shown in 2003 in the Arsenale during the 50th Venice Biennale.

Who’s in it. God Bless America stars Tadasu Takamine as Self, Biwa as Self, Sho Nakajima as Self and Tsuyoshi Fuyama as Self, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, God Bless America sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch God Bless America page.

If you liked it. Fans of God Bless America tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch God Bless America (2002)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for God Bless America change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is God Bless America worth watching?
God Bless America holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in God Bless America?
God Bless America stars Tadasu Takamine, Biwa, Sho Nakajima, Tsuyoshi Fuyama and Hisaya Shibazaki.
When was God Bless America released?
God Bless America was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 8 minutes.