What genre is Grave of the Fireflies?

Grave of the Fireflies is categorised as Animation, Drama, War.

Who stars in Grave of the Fireflies?

Tsutomu Tatsumi, Ayano Shiraishi, Yoshiko Shinohara, Akemi Yamaguchi, Masayo Sakai appear in the main cast.

Who directed Grave of the Fireflies?

Isao Takahata directed Grave of the Fireflies.

How long is Grave of the Fireflies?

Grave of the Fireflies runs for 1h 29m (89 minutes).

Is Grave of the Fireflies worth watching?

It holds an audience score of 8.5/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.

Where can I watch Grave of the Fireflies?

Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.

Grave of the Fireflies (1988)

Name: Grave of the Fireflies
Genre: Animation, Drama, War
Released: 1988
Duration: 89 min
Cast: Tsutomu Tatsumi, Ayano Shiraishi, Yoshiko Shinohara, Akemi Yamaguchi, Masayo Sakai

Movie 1h 29m ★ 8.5/10

Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, family night

Animation Drama War

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Grave of the Fireflies is an animation, drama and war movie from 1988. It is directed by Isao Takahata. The cast includes Tsutomu Tatsumi, Ayano Shiraishi and Yoshiko Shinohara. The running time is 1h 29m. Audiences give it an excellent score of 8.5 out of 10.

75Tonight Score Very well rated, short enough for a weeknight, a classic.

Synopsis

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.

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Questions about Grave of the Fireflies

What genre is Grave of the Fireflies?: Grave of the Fireflies is categorised as Animation, Drama, War.
Who stars in Grave of the Fireflies?: Tsutomu Tatsumi, Ayano Shiraishi, Yoshiko Shinohara, Akemi Yamaguchi, Masayo Sakai appear in the main cast.
Who directed Grave of the Fireflies?: Isao Takahata directed Grave of the Fireflies.
How long is Grave of the Fireflies?: Grave of the Fireflies runs for 1h 29m (89 minutes).
Is Grave of the Fireflies worth watching?: It holds an audience score of 8.5/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
Where can I watch Grave of the Fireflies?: Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.