Sumikkogurashi: The Movie (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 2019, Sumikkogurashi: The Movie is an animation film directed by Mankyu, running about 66 minutes. “An Adventure Beyond Imagination” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Sumikkogurashi debuted in 2012 as slightly negative characters who like to stay in the corner of a room. The characters include "Shirokuma", a polar bear who is sensitive to cold, "Penguin?" (with a question mark in its name), a penguin who is unsure if it is actually a penguin, "Tonkatsu", a piece of pork cutlet that was left uneaten, "Neko", a shy cat, and "Tokage", who hides his nature as one of the last dinosaurs. The franchise has inspired toys, books, stationery material, video games—and now a feature film.
Who’s in it. Sumikkogurashi: The Movie stars Yoshihiko Inohara as Narrator (voice) and Manami Honjo as Narrator (voice).
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Sumikkogurashi: The Movie has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $12M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sumikkogurashi: The Movie page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sumikkogurashi: The Movie tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sumikkogurashi: The Movie (2019)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sumikkogurashi: The Movie change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Sumikkogurashi: The Movie worth watching?
- Sumikkogurashi: The Movie holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Sumikkogurashi: The Movie?
- Sumikkogurashi: The Movie stars Yoshihiko Inohara and Manami Honjo.
- When was Sumikkogurashi: The Movie released?
- Sumikkogurashi: The Movie was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 66 minutes.