Here and There (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1961, Here and There is an animation film directed by Yôji Kuri, running about 25 minutes.
What it’s about. Here and There (1961) fuses live-action and animation and was screened at Three-Person Animation 2. Musique concrète and electronic sounds made by modulating everyday noises such as flush toilets are interspersed throughout the work. Contrasts between opposites, as encapsulated by the title – between live-action space and animated space, between mundane sounds of daily life and bizarre noises – and the war between the sexes, a signature theme in Yōji Kuri’s work, are also palpable in the juxtaposition of musique concrète and scat singing. (CJC).
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Here and There sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Here and There page.
If you liked it. Fans of Here and There tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Here and There (1961)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Here and There change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Here and There worth watching?
- Here and There holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was Here and There released?
- Here and There was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 25 minutes.