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Even the popcorn looked bored during Your Lie in April.
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2014 · Animation / Comedy / Drama
Your Lie in April
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An absolute cinematic disaster.
Kousei Arima was a genius pianist until his mother's sudden death took away his ability to play. Each day was dull for Kousei. But, then he meets a violinist named Kaori Miyazono who has an eccentric playing style. Can the heartfelt sounds of the girl's violin lead the boy to play the piano again?
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2014
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GENRE
Animation / Comedy / Drama
PLOT SUMMARY
Kousei Arima was a genius pianist until his mother's sudden death took away his ability to play. Each day was dull for Kousei. But, then he meets a violinist named Kaori Miyazono who has an eccentric playing style. Can the heartfelt sounds of the girl's violin lead the boy to play the piano again?
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@ENDING_LEAKS2025-12-17 00:00 UTC
If Your Lie in April was a meal, it'd be unsalted rice with extra ego.
@SCREEN_SHADE2025-12-23 20:00 UTC
Watched Your Lie in April so you don't have to. You're welcome.
@LATE_SHOW_LURKER2025-12-27 00:00 UTC
Cried during Your Lie in April. Mostly at the ticket price.
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Why is Your Lie in April rated highly on Roasted Tomatoes?+
Your Lie in April (2014) is praised with a low burn score on Roasted Tomatoes with a Burn Index of 14/100. Kousei Arima was a genius pianist until his mother's sudden death took away his ability to play. Each day was dull for Kousei. But, then he meets a violinist named Kaori Miyazono who has an eccentric playing style. Can t…
What streaming era or audience vibe does Your Lie in April fit best?+
Your Lie in April works best as a modern catalog staple for animation fans. With a Burn Index of 14/100, pair it with viewers who can handle that heat level.
Is Your Lie in April worth watching according to Roasted Tomatoes?+
Your Lie in April scores 14/100 Burn — Roasted Tomatoes recommends it as a confident watch.
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r/flicks · u/JumpCutJunkie🔥 4.8k points
[Serious Discussion] Is anyone else completely checked out by the pacing in Your Lie in April?
Director clearly thought Your Lie in April was deeper than it is. There's a difference between ambiguous and unfinished, and this leans hard into the second.
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r/flicks · u/ContinuityKaren🔥 2.5k points
The cinematography in Your Lie in April is doing all the heavy lifting and it shows
Rewatched Your Lie in April last night and noticed even more plot holes than the first time. The motivations don't track at all once you stop and think about act two.
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r/movies · u/ExpositionDump🔥 1.3k points
[Spoilers] Can we discuss that absolutely baffling ending in Your Lie in April?
Everyone praising the Your Lie in April performances must have watched a different cut. The lead is sleepwalking through this and the supporting cast can't save it.
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