Grave of the Fireflies (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 2005, Grave of the Fireflies is a drama film directed by Tōya Satō, running about 148 minutes.
What it’s about. Hisako loses her home in Tokyo to Allied bombing. With her husband fighting somewhere in Asia, she and her two children evacuate to a suburb of Kobe, where they share a house with Hisako's cousin, Kyoko. Kobe is bombed and Kyoko is killed. Hisako is forced to take care of Kyoko's two children in addition to her own, but there is not enough food for everyone.
Who’s in it. Grave of the Fireflies stars Hoshi Ishida as Yokokawa Seita, Houshi Ishida as Seita, Mao Sasaki as Setsuko and Ikki Sawamura as Kiyoshi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Grave of the Fireflies has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. 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.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Grave of the Fireflies (2005)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Grave of the Fireflies change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Grave of the Fireflies worth watching?
- Grave of the Fireflies holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Grave of the Fireflies?
- Grave of the Fireflies stars Hoshi Ishida, Houshi Ishida, Mao Sasaki, Ikki Sawamura and Yui Natsukawa.
- When was Grave of the Fireflies released?
- Grave of the Fireflies was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 148 minutes.