Hal (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2013, Hal is an animation and romance film directed by Ryoutarou Makihara, running about 60 minutes.
What it’s about. Kurumi’s heart was broken by the sudden death of her boyfriend in a tragic airplane accident. By melding futuristic technology with the binary equivalent of human emotion, a brilliant scientist created an ultra-lifelike robotic surrogate to take Hal’s place – and lure Kurumi from her shroud of solitude.
Who’s in it. Hal stars Yoshimasa Hosoya as Hal (voice), Yoko Hikasa as Kurumi (voice), Mamoru Miyano as Ryuu (voice) and Shinpachi Tsuji as Aranami (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Hal has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Crunchyroll Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hal page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hal tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hal (2013)?
- In GB, Hal is available to stream on Crunchyroll Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hal worth watching?
- Hal holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hal?
- Hal stars Yoshimasa Hosoya, Yoko Hikasa, Mamoru Miyano, Shinpachi Tsuji and Tamio Ohki.
- When was Hal released?
- Hal was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.