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Grave of the Fireflies

“Why do fireflies have to die so soon?”

8.419881h 29mAnimationDramaWar
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Grave of the Fireflies is a 1988 animation and drama film, running 1h 29m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: 12A in the United Kingdom.

In the United Kingdom it is listed on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads.

12A age rating1h 29mAnimationDrama

Rated 12A in the United Kingdom — suitable for older children and teenagers; parental guidance recommended.

All key facts8
Type
Feature film
Released
1988-04-16
Runtime
1h 29m
Genres
Animation, Drama, War
Director
Isao Takahata
Original language
Japanese
Status
Released
TMDB rating
8.4 / 10 · 6,950 votes

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Synopsis

Feature film

In the final months of World War II, 14-year-old Seita and his sister Setsuko are orphaned when their mother is killed during an air raid in Kobe, Japan. After a falling out with their aunt, they move into an abandoned bomb shelter. With no surviving relatives and their emergency rations depleted, Seita and Setsuko struggle to survive.

Cast

14 names
Tsutomu TatsumiSeita (voice)
Ayano ShiraishiSetsuko (voice)
Yoshiko ShinoharaMother (voice)
Akemi YamaguchiAuntie (voice)
Masayo SakaiWoman who takes care of Setsuko (voice)
Kozo HashidaObayashi Chairman (voice)
Kazumi NozakiCousin (voice)
Yoshio MatsuokaGosaku (voice)
Masahiro KanetakeAunt's House Guest (voice)
Kiyoshi YanagawaPatrolman (voice)
Hajime MakiMan who arrests Seita (voice)
Atsuo OmotemPerson in Bank (voice)
Teruhisa HaritaStation Worker (voice)
Hiroshi TanakaPerson in Bank (voice)

Questions about Grave of the Fireflies

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Where can I watch Grave of the Fireflies in the United Kingdom?

In the United Kingdom, Grave of the Fireflies is listed on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.

Is Grave of the Fireflies suitable for children?

Grave of the Fireflies is rated 12A in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.

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What is Grave of the Fireflies about?

In the final months of World War II, 14-year-old Seita and his sister Setsuko are orphaned when their mother is killed during an air raid in Kobe, Japan. After a falling out with their aunt, they move into an abandoned bomb shelter. With no surviving relatives and their emergency rations depleted, Seita and Setsuko…

How long is Grave of the Fireflies?

Grave of the Fireflies runs for 1h 29m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.

Can I watch the Grave of the Fireflies trailer?

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