Your Name. (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 8.5
Released in 2016, Your Name. is a drama, animation and romance film directed by Makoto Shinkai, running about 106 minutes. “It was almost like seeing something out of a dream, nothing more or less than a breathtaking view.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. High schoolers Mitsuha and Taki are complete strangers living separate lives. But one night, they suddenly switch places. Mitsuha wakes up in Taki’s body, and he in hers. This bizarre occurrence continues to happen randomly, and the two must adjust their lives around each other.
Who’s in it. Your Name. stars Ryunosuke Kamiki as Taki Tachibana (voice), Mone Kamishiraishi as Mitsuha Miyamizu (voice), Ryo Narita as Katsuhiko Teshigawara (voice) and Aoi Yuki as Sayaka Natori (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.5/10, Your Name. sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $358M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV 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 Your Name. page.
If you liked it. Fans of Your Name. tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Your Name. (2016)?
- In US, Your Name. is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV 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 Your Name. worth watching?
- Your Name. holds an audience score of 8.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, animation and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Your Name.?
- Your Name. stars Ryunosuke Kamiki, Mone Kamishiraishi, Ryo Narita, Aoi Yuki and Nobunaga Shimazaki.
- When was Your Name. released?
- Your Name. was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.