Where can I watch Grave of the Fireflies (1988)?

In US, Grave of the Fireflies is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.

Is Grave of the Fireflies worth watching?

Grave of the Fireflies holds an audience score of 8.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.

Who stars in Grave of the Fireflies?

Grave of the Fireflies stars Tsutomu Tatsumi, Ayano Shiraishi, Yoshiko Shinohara, Kozo Hashida and Akemi Yamaguchi.

When was Grave of the Fireflies released?

Grave of the Fireflies was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.

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Grave of the Fireflies (1988): cast, story & where to watch

1988 · Film · ★ 8.5

Released in 1988, Grave of the Fireflies is a drama, war and animation film directed by Isao Takahata, running about 89 minutes.

What it’s 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 struggle to survive.

Who’s in it. Grave of the Fireflies stars Tsutomu Tatsumi as Seita (voice), Ayano Shiraishi as Setsuko (voice), Yoshiko Shinohara as Mother (voice) and Kozo Hashida as Obayashi Chairman (voice), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.5/10, Grave of the Fireflies sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $517K at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Grave of the Fireflies page.

If you liked it. Fans of Grave of the Fireflies tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch Grave of the Fireflies (1988)?: In US, Grave of the Fireflies is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Grave of the Fireflies worth watching?: Grave of the Fireflies holds an audience score of 8.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Grave of the Fireflies?: Grave of the Fireflies stars Tsutomu Tatsumi, Ayano Shiraishi, Yoshiko Shinohara, Kozo Hashida and Akemi Yamaguchi.
When was Grave of the Fireflies released?: Grave of the Fireflies was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.