The Big First-Grader and the Small Second-Grader (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2014, The Big First-Grader and the Small Second-Grader is an adventure and animation film directed by Ayumu Watanabe, running about 25 minutes.
What it’s about. First-grader Masaya is a crybaby despite his large stature, so he can't walk by himself on the dark path to school. The one who holds his hand is Akiyo, a tiny but capable second-grader. Masaya wants to be strong like Akiyo and admires her, but one day, something happens that leaves Akiyo in tears. To lift Akiyo's spirits, Masaya goes trekking to the distant Ipponsugi forest to find the spotted bellflowers that Akiyo loves.
Who’s in it. The Big First-Grader and the Small Second-Grader stars Misaki Kuno as Mariko, Mutsumi Tamura as Masaya, Akiko Yajima as Akiyo and Yumiko Ofuku as Teacher.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Big First-Grader and the Small Second-Grader has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Big First-Grader and the Small Second-Grader page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Big First-Grader and the Small Second-Grader tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Big First-Grader and the Small Second-Grader (2014)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Big First-Grader and the Small Second-Grader change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Big First-Grader and the Small Second-Grader worth watching?
- The Big First-Grader and the Small Second-Grader holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Big First-Grader and the Small Second-Grader?
- The Big First-Grader and the Small Second-Grader stars Misaki Kuno, Mutsumi Tamura, Akiko Yajima and Yumiko Ofuku.
- When was The Big First-Grader and the Small Second-Grader released?
- The Big First-Grader and the Small Second-Grader was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 25 minutes.