Where to watch The Best Bad Thing (1997) in the UK
The Best Bad Thing (1997) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 13 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.
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.
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Cast & crew
Top-billed cast in The Best Bad Thing.
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Lana McKissackRinko -
Michel PerronSaunders -
Robert ItoMr. Tsujimura -
Kirin KikiAunt Hata -
George TakeiMr. Yamanaka -
Kitao SakuraiZenny Hata
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