From Up on Poppy Hill (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 2011, From Up on Poppy Hill is a drama and animation film directed by Goro Miyazaki, running about 91 minutes. “Let’s walk facing upwards.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two high schoolers find hope as they fight to save an old wartime era clubhouse from destruction during the preparations for the 1964 Tokyo Olympics.
Who’s in it. From Up on Poppy Hill stars Masami Nagasawa as Umi Matsuzaki (voice), Junichi Okada as Shun Kazama / Yuichiro Sawamura (voice), Keiko Takeshita as Hana Matsuzaki (voice) and Yuriko Ishida as Miki Hokuto (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, From Up on Poppy Hill has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $61M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch From Up on Poppy Hill page.
If you liked it. Fans of From Up on Poppy Hill tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch From Up on Poppy Hill (2011)?
- In US, From Up on Poppy Hill is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is From Up on Poppy Hill worth watching?
- From Up on Poppy Hill holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in From Up on Poppy Hill?
- From Up on Poppy Hill stars Masami Nagasawa, Junichi Okada, Keiko Takeshita, Yuriko Ishida and Rumi Hiiragi.
- When was From Up on Poppy Hill released?
- From Up on Poppy Hill was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.