Grave of the Fireflies

Name: Grave of the Fireflies
Director: Isao Takahata
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

In the final months of World War II, 14-year-old Seita and his sister Setsuko are orphaned when their mother is killed during an air raid in Kobe, Japan. After a falling out with their aunt, they move into an abandoned bomb shelter. With no surviving relatives and their emergency rations depleted, Seita and Setsuko struggle to survive.

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What is Grave of the Fireflies about?

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.