Ranking Every Hirokazu Kore-eda Film — The Ultimate Tier List
Updated: Mar 7
I've talked about Hirokazu Kore-eda and his incredible filmography for years now on this site and the A.M View youtube channel. So its only been a matter of time before I sit down and iron out my tier list of his filmography. The time has finally come! The video has dropped and I am curious to see what the reaction is from Japanese cinema fans or even Kore-eda stans.
Now, I have to be honest with you. I didnt rank every single Kore-eda movie. I have not been able to find a legal way to watch "Hana" which is why I wasnt able to add it to the tier list. Nonetheless, It was a pleasure going over his filmography again and debating whether where to place his projects.
I obviously dont want to spoil the video so please check it out for yourself and let me know what you think! I am curious to know if people who havent watched his movies before, feel compelled to dive in after watching my ranking. It would mean the world to me if this video did actually have that impact.
I've linked the video below for the A.M View audience. If you have a spare 45 minutes, or maybe you can split it up into chunks, then please check it out!
I just checked out that ranking of every Hirokazu Kore‑eda film and it actually made me think about how much goes into making movies that feel so real and personal like sometimes you watch one of his films and you’re just hit with all the small details and emotions, you know? It made me smile thinking about scenes that stuck with me, then kinda cringe thinking about all the coursework and deadlines I have coming up, lol. Life throws so much at you at once sometimes, it’s wild. Maybe it’s just me, but when I’m overwhelmed trying to figure out where to even start with analysing themes, or budgeting for a project, or doing all the research for a paper,…