Grave of the Fireflies

Name: Grave of the Fireflies
Genre: Animation, Drama, War
Released: 1988
Duration: 89 min
Cast: Tsutomu Tatsumi, Ayano Shiraishi, Yoshiko Shinohara, Akemi Yamaguchi, Masayo Sakai

1988 · 89 min · Director: Isao Takahata

Grave of the Fireflies (1988) is an animation drama, directed by Isao Takahata. It stars Tsutomu Tatsumi and Ayano Shiraishi. It unfolds against the backdrop of World War II. The 89-minute film holds an audience score of 8.4/10.

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Cast

Tsutomu Tatsumi

Ayano Shiraishi

Yoshiko Shinohara A Akemi Yamaguchi M Masayo Sakai K Kozo Hashida

What Grave of the Fireflies Is About

Isao Takahata's 1988 animation follows two siblings in Japan who lose their mother in the last months of the war. Their stay with relatives does not last long. The two settle in an abandoned shelter. The film states the outcome in its first scene; because of that the narrative rests not on suspense but on inevitability, and offers consolation nowhere. It is adapted from a semi-autobiographical story. It is a Ghibli production. The visual language is calm while what it tells is heavy. Who it's for: those able to watch films about what war costs civilians. Who it's not for: viewers who avoid heavy accounts of loss; this film is very hard.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Grave of the Fireflies about?

Isao Takahata's 1988 animation follows two siblings in Japan who lose their mother in the last months of the war. Their stay with relatives does not last long.

Where can I watch Grave of the Fireflies?

Grave of the Fireflies is available to watch on digital platforms such as Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Amazon Video. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Grave of the Fireflies?

Grave of the Fireflies runs for 89 minutes (1h 29m).

When did Grave of the Fireflies come out?

Grave of the Fireflies was released in 1988.

Who directed Grave of the Fireflies?

Grave of the Fireflies was directed by Isao Takahata.

Who stars in Grave of the Fireflies?

Grave of the Fireflies stars Tsutomu Tatsumi, Ayano Shiraishi, Yoshiko Shinohara, Akemi Yamaguchi.

What is Grave of the Fireflies's rating?

Grave of the Fireflies holds 8.5/10 on IMDb and 8.4/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 91 out of 100.