Movie

More Than Miyagi: The Pat Morita Story

2021 · 90 min

A tender, bittersweet tribute that celebrates a beloved performer while sitting with the pain and demons behind the smile.

Overview: The Oscar nominated actor best known for his role of Mr. Miyagi, left behind a painfully revealing autobiographical record of his much-too-brief time here on earth. Tracing his journey from being bed bound as a boy to the bright lights and discrimination in Hollywood. Deep inside that sweet, generous, multi-talented performer seethed an army of demons, that even alcohol and drugs couldn't mask.
How it feels: Melancholic, warm, earnest and dark. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Identity, addiction, race, family
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
Note: Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

Your rating is saved. See your suggestions, or find titles like this one below.

Rate it, and Mesmero finds titles that feel like it. You do not need an account.

Add to a list: More Than Miyagi: The Pat Morita Story

Rent or buy in the US

More options Data from JustWatch

In your watch list

More like this

Like More Than Miyagi: The Pat Morita Story, but

Written by AI. It can be wrong.

Full breakdown

Tone: melancholicstrength 2 of 3
warmstrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 1 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: identity
addiction
race
family
grief
Places: None
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: documentary
true story
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild