Pica-Don (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1978, Pica-Don is an animation, war and drama film directed by Renzo Kinoshita, running about 8 minutes.
What it’s about. An animation documentary describing the tragic consequences of the A-bomb explosion in Hiroshima on August 6th, 1945. The flash of the A-bomb, 100 times brighter than the sun, is called "PICA", and the enormous shock wave which came right after the flash is called "DON". At the time this film was completed, it was the very first attempt in the world to deal with such a sensitive subject of Hiroshima using animation media.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Pica-Don 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 Pica-Don page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pica-Don tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pica-Don (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Pica-Don change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Pica-Don worth watching?
- Pica-Don holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation, war and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Pica-Don released?
- Pica-Don was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 8 minutes.