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Why do fireflies have to die so soon?
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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Questions about Grave of the Fireflies
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Is Grave of the Fireflies worth watching?
92
ExcellentGoodWatch scoreYes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 93/100 (IMDb 8.5, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 94). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
What is Grave of the Fireflies rated?
PG-13
It's rated PG-13 in the United States.
How long is Grave of the Fireflies?
1 h 29 min
Grave of the Fireflies runs 1 h 29 min.
Do critics and audiences agree on Grave of the Fireflies?
Critics97
Audiences90
Yes. Critics average 97 and audiences 90 out of 100, so both groups see Grave of the Fireflies much the same way.
Was Grave of the Fireflies a box office hit?
Budget$4 million
Box office$842,132
No. It cost about $4 million to make and earned $842,132 worldwide, 23% of its budget.
What language is Grave of the Fireflies in?
Japanese
It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.
In how many countries can I watch Grave of the Fireflies?
131
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+117GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Grave of the Fireflies in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.
What tropes does Grave of the Fireflies use?
Roman à ClefEmpathy Doll ShotReally Dead MontageSurvivor GuiltCherry BlossomsFood PornFlies Equals EvilMadness-Induced OmnivoreHeartwarming OrphanWar Is HellForegone ConclusionFirefly Sceneand 95 more
TV Tropes lists 107 storytelling tropes for Grave of the Fireflies, including Roman à Clef, Empathy Doll Shot, Really Dead Montage.