The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 2006, The Girl Who Leapt Through Time is a fantasy, drama, animation and science fiction film directed by Mamoru Hosoda, running about 98 minutes. “There is a future that we can't wait for.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When 17-year-old Makoto Konno gains the ability to, quite literally, "leap" backwards through time, she immediately sets about improving her grades and preventing personal mishaps. However, she soon realises that changing the past isn't as simple as it seems, and eventually, will have to rely on her new powers to shape the future of herself and her friends.
Who’s in it. The Girl Who Leapt Through Time stars Riisa Naka as Makoto Konno (voice), Takuya Ishida as Chiaki Mamiya (voice), Mitsutaka Itakura as Kousuke Tsuda (voice) and Ayami Kakiuchi as Yuri Hayakawa (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, The Girl Who Leapt Through Time has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $3.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Girl Who Leapt Through Time page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Girl Who Leapt Through Time tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (2006)?
- In US, The Girl Who Leapt Through Time is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Girl Who Leapt Through Time worth watching?
- The Girl Who Leapt Through Time holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama, animation and science fiction. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Girl Who Leapt Through Time?
- The Girl Who Leapt Through Time stars Riisa Naka, Takuya Ishida, Mitsutaka Itakura, Ayami Kakiuchi and Mitsuki Tanimura.
- When was The Girl Who Leapt Through Time released?
- The Girl Who Leapt Through Time was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.