When Marnie Was There (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2014, When Marnie Was There is a drama, family and animation film directed by Hiromasa Yonebayashi, running about 103 minutes. “Promise we'll remain a secret, forever.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Upon being sent to live with relatives in the countryside due to an illness, an emotionally distant adolescent girl becomes obsessed with an abandoned mansion and infatuated with a girl who lives there - a girl who may or may not be real.
Who’s in it. When Marnie Was There stars Sara Takatsuki as Anna Sasaki (voice), Kasumi Arimura as Marnie (voice), Nanako Matsushima as Yoriko Sasaki (voice) and Susumu Terajima as Kiyomasa Oiwa (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, When Marnie Was There sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $34.9M 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 When Marnie Was There page.
If you liked it. Fans of When Marnie Was There tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch When Marnie Was There (2014)?
- In US, When Marnie Was There 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 When Marnie Was There worth watching?
- When Marnie Was There holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, family and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in When Marnie Was There?
- When Marnie Was There stars Sara Takatsuki, Kasumi Arimura, Nanako Matsushima, Susumu Terajima and Toshie Negishi.
- When was When Marnie Was There released?
- When Marnie Was There was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.