5 Centimeters per Second (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2007, 5 Centimeters per Second is a drama, family, animation and romance film directed by Makoto Shinkai, running about 63 minutes. “At what speed must I live to see you again?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Three moments in Takaki's life: his relationship with Akari and their forced separation; his friendship with Kanae, who is secretly in love with him; the demands and disappointments of adulthood, an unhappy life in a cold city.
Who’s in it. 5 Centimeters per Second stars Kenji Mizuhashi as Takaki Tohno (voice), Yoshimi Kondou as Young Akari Shinohara (voice), Satomi Hanamura as Kanae Sumida (voice) and Risa Mizuno as Kanae's Sister (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, 5 Centimeters per Second has been warmly received by audiences.
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 YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 5 Centimeters per Second page.
If you liked it. Fans of 5 Centimeters per Second tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch 5 Centimeters per Second (2007)?
- In US, 5 Centimeters per Second 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 5 Centimeters per Second worth watching?
- 5 Centimeters per Second holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, family, animation and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in 5 Centimeters per Second?
- 5 Centimeters per Second stars Kenji Mizuhashi, Yoshimi Kondou, Satomi Hanamura, Risa Mizuno and Ayaka Onoue.
- When was 5 Centimeters per Second released?
- 5 Centimeters per Second was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 63 minutes.