A Whisker Away (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 7.9
Released in 2020, A Whisker Away is a fantasy, drama, animation and romance film directed by Junichi Sato, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. Miyo "Muge" Sasaki is a peculiar second-year junior high student who has fallen in love with her classmate Kento Hinode. Muge resolutely pursues Kento every day, but he takes no notice of her. Nevertheless, while carrying a secret she can tell no one, Muge continues to pursue Kento. Muge discovers a magic mask that allows her to transform into a cat named Tarō. The magic lets Muge get close to Kento, but eventually it may also make her unable to transform back to a human.
Who’s in it. A Whisker Away stars Mirai Shida as Miyo Sasaki / Taro (cat) (voice), Natsuki Hanae as Kento Hinode (voice), Koichi Yamadera as Mask Seller (voice) and Hiroaki Ogi as Kusugi (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, A Whisker Away has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Whisker Away page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Whisker Away tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Whisker Away (2020)?
- In US, A Whisker Away is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Whisker Away worth watching?
- A Whisker Away holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama, animation and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in A Whisker Away?
- A Whisker Away stars Mirai Shida, Natsuki Hanae, Koichi Yamadera, Hiroaki Ogi and Minako Kotobuki.
- When was A Whisker Away released?
- A Whisker Away was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.