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Grave of the Fireflies

1988Movie1 h 29 minPG-13

AnimationDrama
92
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.5Metacritic949.0Rotten Tomatoes100%95%

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Story

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.

Cast

5 of 5

Crew

Directed by
Isao Takahata
Written by
Isao Takahata
Produced by
Tooru Hara
Music by
Michio Mamiya

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Facts

April 16, 1988 · 1 h 29 min · PG-13

Released
April 16, 1988
Runtime
1 h 29 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Animation, Drama, War
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Budget
$4 million
Box office
$842,132
Available in
131 countries

Tropes

Roman à Clef, Empathy Doll Shot, Really Dead Montage +9

  • Roman à Clef
  • Empathy Doll Shot
  • Really Dead Montage
  • Survivor Guilt
  • Cherry Blossoms
  • Food Porn
  • Flies Equals Evil
  • Madness-Induced Omnivore
  • Heartwarming Orphan
  • War Is Hell
  • Foregone Conclusion
  • Firefly Scene

12 of 107 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Grave of the Fireflies?"

Questions about Grave of the Fireflies

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Where can I stream Grave of the Fireflies?

Netflix

In the United States, Grave of the Fireflies streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Grave of the Fireflies worth watching?

92
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 92 (IMDb 8.5, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 94).

Is Grave of the Fireflies okay for kids?

PG-13

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Is Grave of the Fireflies in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.

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 tropes for it, including Roman à Clef, Empathy Doll Shot, and Really Dead Montage.