Giovanni's Island (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 2014, Giovanni's Island is a drama, animation and history film directed by Mizuho Nishikubo, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. In the aftermath of the most devastating conflict mankind had ever experienced, the tiny island of Shikotan became part of the Sakhalin Oblast... and on the unhealed border in this remote corner of the world, friendship among children from two different countries timidly blossomed, striving to overcome language barriers and the waves of history. Inspired by true events.
Who’s in it. Giovanni's Island stars Tatsuya Nakadai as Junpei Senou (older) (voice), Yukie Nakama as Sawako (voice), Masachika Ichimura as Tatsuo Senou and Yusuke Santamaria as Hideo (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Giovanni's Island has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Giovanni's Island page.
If you liked it. Fans of Giovanni's Island tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Giovanni's Island (2014)?
- In US, Giovanni's Island is available to 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 Giovanni's Island worth watching?
- Giovanni's Island holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, animation and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Giovanni's Island?
- Giovanni's Island stars Tatsuya Nakadai, Yukie Nakama, Masachika Ichimura, Yusuke Santamaria and Kaoru Yachigusa.