Hello World (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2019, Hello World is an animation, romance and science fiction film directed by Tomohiko Ito, running about 98 minutes. “This world is overturned in its last one second.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Year 2027, The city of Kyoto has undergone tremendous advancement. Within the city lives Naomi Katagaki, an introvert and Ruri Ichigyō, a girl with a cold personality. Both share a love for reading books. Despite having similar interests, Naomi is afraid to approach Ruri due to her unfriendly nature. One day, as Naomi goes out for a walk, a crimson aurora pierces through the sky for a brief moment. Shortly after, he sees a three-legged crow and a mysterious man who reveals himself to be Naomi from 10 years in the future, explaining that he has come to change a tragic event that happens to Ruri shortly after they start dating. Naomi follows his future self's instructions and starts getting closer to Ruri, determined to save her. With the help of his future self, Naomi begins his preparations to save Ruri. Will he be able to change the future?
Who’s in it. Hello World stars Takumi Kitamura as Naomi Katagaki – now (voice), Tori Matsuzaka as Naomi Katagaki – future (voice), Minami Hamabe as Ruri Ichigyou (voice) and Haruka Fukuhara as Misuzu Kadenokouji (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Hello World has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hello World page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hello World tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hello World (2019)?
- In GB, Hello World is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hello World worth watching?
- Hello World holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation, romance and science fiction. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Hello World?
- Hello World stars Takumi Kitamura, Tori Matsuzaka, Minami Hamabe, Haruka Fukuhara and Minako Kotobuki.
- When was Hello World released?
- Hello World was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.