The Nighthawk Star (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2013, The Nighthawk Star is an animation film directed by Ryu Kato, running about 10 minutes.
What it’s about. The stars in the sky seem to maintain the remote, eternal order which earthbound souls can hardly hope to attain, as it would take exceptional energy to transform oneself from an earthly creature into a brightly shining star. However, the ugly nighthawk who had experienced great hardship being despised by fellow birds managed to convert that hardship into enormous energy to fly up to heaven, and in the end could glow as the nighthawk star. A short made by Ryu Kato celebrating Kenji Miyazawa's 80+ years of fairy tales based on the story of the same name. (Source: The World of Kenji Miyazawa)
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Nighthawk Star 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 Nighthawk Star page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Nighthawk Star tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Nighthawk Star (2013)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Nighthawk Star change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Nighthawk Star worth watching?
- The Nighthawk Star holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was The Nighthawk Star released?
- The Nighthawk Star was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 10 minutes.