Movies Like Gauche the Cellist (1982)

Gauche the Cellist is a 1982 animation, fantasy, music film from Isao Takahata with a MovieMagicScore of 7.2/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Nimic and The Living Daylights.

Animation Fantasy Music

Nimic

2020

A professional cellist has an encounter with a stranger on the subway which has unexpected and far-reaching ramifications on his life.

6.6

MagicScore

The Living Daylights

1987

After a defecting Russian general reveals a plot to assassinate foreign spies, James Bond is assigned a secret mission to dispatch the new head of the KGB to prevent an escalation of tensions between the Soviet Union and the West.

6.5

MagicScore

Sound! Euphonium the Movie – Our Promise: A Brand New Day

2019

Kumiko is now a second year and one of the senior players of the euphonium section. With new underclassmen joining the concert band, Kumiko will have to learn new things in order to deal with awkward and difficult underclassmen. She and third-year trumpeter Tomoe Kabe have been chosen to lead the new underclassmen members. Among the new members to Kumiko's bass section are euphonist Kanade Hisaishi, whose appearances are deceiving; tuba player Mirei Suzuki, who cannot adapt to her new environment; tuba player Satsuki Suzuki, who wants to get along with Mirei; and double bassist Motomu Tsukinaga, who cannot talk about himself. Between the Sunrise Festival, chair placement auditions, and the competition, a number of problems quickly begin to arise.

6.9

MagicScore

Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero

2022

The Red Ribbon Army, an evil organization that was once destroyed by Goku in the past, has been reformed by a group of people who have created new and mightier Androids, Gamma 1 and Gamma 2, and seek vengeance against Goku and his family.

7.9

MagicScore

Hal

2013

Kurumi’s heart was broken by the sudden death of her boyfriend in a tragic airplane accident. By melding futuristic technology with the binary equivalent of human emotion, a brilliant scientist created an ultra-lifelike robotic surrogate to take Hal’s place – and lure Kurumi from her shroud of solitude.

7.0

MagicScore

Truly Madly Deeply

1991

Nina is totally heartbroken at the death of her boyfriend Jamie, but is even more unprepared for his return as a ghost. At first it's almost as good as it used to be – hey, even the rats that infested her house have disappeared. But Jamie starts bringing ghostly friends home and behaving more and more oddly.

6.9

MagicScore

The Soloist

2009

A Los Angeles journalist befriends a homeless Juilliard-trained musician, while looking for a new article for the paper.

6.7

MagicScore

Hilary and Jackie

1998

The tragic story of world-renowned cellist Jacqueline du Pré, as told from the point of view of her sister, flautist Hilary du Pré-Finzi.

6.5

MagicScore

Electric Dreams

1984

Miles buys himself a state-of-the-art computer that starts expressing thoughts and emotions after having champagne spilled on it. Things start getting out of hand when both Miles and Edgar, the computer, fall in love with Madeline, an attractive neighbor.

6.3

MagicScore

#10

Fantasia

1940

Walt Disney's timeless masterpiece is an extravaganza of sight and sound! See the music come to life, hear the pictures burst into song and experience the excitement that is Fantasia over and over again.

7.3

MagicScore

#11

The Hollywood Bowl

1950

Tom is conducting a symphony at the Hollywood Bowl when Jerry comes out to co-conduct.

7.1

MagicScore

#12

Fantasia 2000

2000

Blending lively music and brilliant animation, this sequel to the original 'Fantasia' restores 'The Sorcerer's Apprentice' and adds seven new shorts.

7.0

MagicScore

#13

Symphony Hour

1942

Mickey guest-directs a radio orchestra. The sponsor loves the rehearsal, but come the actual performance, Goofy drops all the instruments under an elevator, so they sound like toys. The sponsor hates it, but the audience loves it anyway.

6.8

MagicScore

#14

Departures

2008

Daigo, a cellist, is laid off from his orchestra and moves with his wife back to his small hometown where the living is cheaper. Thinking he’s applying for a job at a travel agency he finds he’s being interviewed for work with departures of a more permanent nature – as an undertaker’s assistant.

7.8

MagicScore

#15

Kolya

1996

After a fictitious marriage with a Russian emigrant, Cellisten Louka, a Czech man, must suddenly take responsibility for her son. However, it’s not long before the communication barrier is broken between the two new family members.

7.3

MagicScore

#16

The Ride to the Abyss

1992

‘La course à l’abîme’ is a depiction of the final ride into hell from ‘La Damnation de Faust’ (1846) by Hector Berlioz.

5.8

MagicScore

#17

Jeremy

1973

Jeremy is learning cello at an arts school in New York. At school he spots Susan, who practices for a ballet audition, and he falls in love.

7.0

MagicScore

#18

The Perfection

2018

When troubled musical prodigy Charlotte seeks out Elizabeth, the new star pupil of her former school, the encounter sends both musicians down a sinister path with shocking consequences.

6.4

MagicScore

#19

King of California

2007

Charlie gets released from an insane asylum and moves in with Miranda, the young daughter he left behind. Charlie believes that there is treasure hidden beneath the local Costco, so he puts together a plan to unearth the loot. By convincing Miranda to quit her job at McDonald's and instead work at the wholesale store, he is able to obtain a key. Although Miranda is skeptical, she helps her father with his irrational quest.

6.4

MagicScore

#20

20 Centimeters

2005

Colloquially-told story of a few days in the life of Marieta, who's saving money for the last operation in her change from man to woman. She works as a prostitute in Madrid and longs for a legitimate job. Whenever she builds up her savings, her housemate and best friend Tomás finds ways to spend, lose, or cost her those funds. She meets Raúl, whom she likes and who likes her; the trouble is he also likes that part of her she wants removed. If that's not enough, she also has narcolepsy, and when she conks out, she dreams of musical-theater numbers in which she's the singing and dancing star. Are these dreams always going to be 20 centimeters out of reach?

5.0

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like Gauche the Cellist?

The top films similar to Gauche the Cellist by MovieMagicScore are Nimic (6.6), The Living Daylights (6.5), Sound! Euphonium the Movie – Our Promise: A Brand New Day (6.9). Each shares animation/fantasy/music themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is Gauche the Cellist worth watching?

Gauche the Cellist holds a MovieMagicScore of 7.2/10 from 76 viewer ratings, putting it among the better-reviewed titles in its genre.

What kind of movie is Gauche the Cellist?

Gauche the Cellist (1982) is a animation, fantasy, music film directed by Isao Takahata, starring Hideki Sasaki, Fuyumi Shiraishi, Kaneta Kimotsuki.

Where can I find more recommendations like Gauche the Cellist?

Browse the full ranked list above, or explore more animation recommendations on MovieMagicScore, where every list is ordered by genuine viewer ratings.

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About movies like Gauche the Cellist

This ranked list pairs Gauche the Cellist (1982), a animation and fantasy and music film from Isao Takahata, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Hideki Sasaki take note). Unlike critic-driven sites, every position here is ordered by MovieMagicScore — a rating built only from real viewers, with no studio marketing or paid placement. Scores update as more people rate, so the list stays current.

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