The Best Bad Thing(1997)
The Best Bad Thing Synopsis
After her husband's death, Mrs. Hata desperately needs help on her cucumber farm. Rinko' mother wants her to spend the summer helping Mrs. Hata, her life-long friend. But 12-year-old Rinko sees Mrs. Hata's traditional Japanese ways as being backward and "crazy." When she gives in to her mother's request, she discovers Mrs. Hata is kind and courageous, fighting to save her farm. Before summer ends, RInko comes to appreciate and defend "crazy" Mrs. Hata.
The Best Bad Thing (1997) is a drama and family film directed by Peter Rowe, released on May 5, 1997 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars Lana McKissack, Michel Perron, Robert Ito and Kirin Kiki. Viewers rate it 7.7 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Peter Rowe
- Writers:
- Peter Rowe
- Production:
- WQED, CINAR, NHK
- Status:
- Released
The Best Bad Thing Cast & Crew
Main cast
Lana McKissack
as Rinko
Michel Perron
as Saunders
Robert Ito
as Mr. Tsujimura
Kirin Kiki
as Aunt Hata
George Takei
as Mr. Yamanaka
Kitao Sakurai
as Zenny Hata
Key crew
Directed by Peter Rowe, written by Peter Rowe.
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The Best Bad Thing Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.7/10 from 3 ratings.
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The Best Bad Thing – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Best Bad Thing?
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The main cast of The Best Bad Thing (1997) includes Lana McKissack, Michel Perron, Robert Ito, Kirin Kiki and George Takei. The film was directed by Peter Rowe. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Best Bad Thing released?
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The Best Bad Thing was released on May 5, 1997 and runs for 1h 29m.
Is The Best Bad Thing worth watching?
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The Best Bad Thing (1997) holds an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.