In This Corner of the World (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2016, In This Corner of the World is a drama, war, animation and romance film directed by Sunao Katabuchi, running about 130 minutes. “Torn apart by war. Brought together by love.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Japan, 1943, during World War II. Young Suzu leaves her village near Hiroshima to marry and live with her in-laws in Kure, a military harbor. Her creativity to overcome deprivation quickly makes her indispensable at home. Inhabited by an ancestral wisdom, Suzu impregnates the simple gestures of everyday life with poetry and beauty. The many hardships, the loss of loved ones, the frequent air raids of the enemy, nothing alters her enthusiasm…
Who’s in it. In This Corner of the World stars Non as Suzu Hojo (voice), Daisuke Ono as Tetsu Mizuhara (voice), Mayumi Shintani as San Hojo (voice) and Megumi Han as Sumi Urano (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, In This Corner of the World sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $19.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch In This Corner of the World page.
If you liked it. Fans of In This Corner of the World tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch In This Corner of the World (2016)?
- In US, In This Corner of the World is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Crunchyroll and Crunchyroll Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is In This Corner of the World worth watching?
- In This Corner of the World holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war, animation and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in In This Corner of the World?
- In This Corner of the World stars Non, Daisuke Ono, Mayumi Shintani, Megumi Han and Minori Omi.
- When was In This Corner of the World released?
- In This Corner of the World was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 130 minutes.