Brighton Screens Tokyo Godfathers
The acclaimed anime film Tokyo Godfathers is coming to Brighton's Fabrica, offering a unique blend of humour and heartwarming drama. This Japanese animated Christmas tragicomedy adventure film tells the story of three misfits who discover an abandoned baby on Christmas Eve.
Dir: Satoshi Kon
Cast: Aya Okamoto, Yoshiaki Umegaki, Tohru Emori, Satomi Korogi, Mamiko Noto, Ryuji Saikachi, Kyoko Terase, Rikiya Koyama
92 mins · 2003 · Japan · Cert 12 · English, Japanese, Spanish
IMDb 7.8/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 92% · Metacritic 75/100 · TMDB 7.9/10 · Trakt 82%
Awards: 9 wins & 1 nomination total
The film has received high scores, with an IMDb rating of 7.8/10, a Rotten Tomatoes critics' score of 92%, and a Metacritic score of 75/100. • The film is directed by Satoshi Kon and features a cast of voice actors, including Aya Okamoto, Yoshiaki Umegaki, and Tohru Emori. • Tokyo Godfathers is a 2003 Japanese animated film that blends sharp humour with genuine tenderness, exploring themes of family, belonging, and the possibility of second chances. • The film is part of the Next Level Anime series at Fabrica, which runs from November 2026 to February 2027 and features a selection of anime feature film screenings.
The screening of Tokyo Godfathers will take place on Wednesday, 16 December 2026, at Fabrica in Brighton. Tickets or details are available with the button beside this article. The film is certified 12A and has a runtime of 94 minutes. With its unique blend of humour and heartwarming drama, Tokyo Godfathers is a must-watch for fans of anime and animation.
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What viewers say
dunpealhunter · 10/10
This is a great movie. And since the movies about homeless people can be counted on one hand a unique one on top of that.
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JC230 · 10/10
God, what an utter wonder. So brisk, and yet the characters are so well drawn. Every frame is infused with character. It’s the best kind of fairy tale, infused with humanity and reality at its heart, not sugarcoating the way things are but not hiding the best of what it can be either. It made me laugh, it made me aww happily, and it made me happy cry twice over. This is a Christmas standard in my book.
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DrJDorian · 9/10
Satoshi Kon... I can't even describe how much I love you. You don't only make amazing bizarre movies, but also perfect comedies. This movie is everything that you need: an unique and excelent argument, really good characters, comedy that works perfectly and knows where to act and where to hide, some amazing shots and animation...
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De-mon · 6/10
Not the best from Satoshi Kon, but it's a different Christmas story.
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Aryion · 8/10
The film shows the dark side of Tokyo, the most degrading side, where everyone knows it exists but no one makes any effort to change that. With a light and comical story, but at the same time hard for the message it wants to convey, Tokyo Godfathers tells us about how difficult the life of the lowest social stratum is, that is the homeless. I'm not a fan of Christmas fairy tales, the magic that happens on this day and the incredible…
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frohikey · 8/10
A heartwarming Christmas movie. Almost impossible not to love these 3 wacky and witty homeless characters who are wrapped in a crazy story. What a ride. And don't forget, folks... Eventually it's all about miracles. No matter if they are smaller or bigger.
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ToastyGlenn · 9/10
Honestly a great film. Wonderful plot, good emotional movements -- really glad I took advice from friends to watch it. I just wish I would have wrote my review before when I actually watched it 😂 now I don't remember all the little things.
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ziggymacarthur · 7/10
This film could have been live action, but the detail in animation and pretty unique story made this stand out even more! I felt for the main characters. I was thrilled by every action scene. I gave it a 7 but I have a feeling if I watch it again I would enjoy it even more than the first time.
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