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The Girl Who Leapt Through Time

2006·Movie
1h 38min·NR
77
GreatGoodWatch score

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Big heart, strong craft.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Tension4
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Wholesome and hopeful

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Wholesome8
  • Hopefulness8

Humor

Some sharp wit and situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Situational Comedy5
  • Absurdist Humor3

World

Growing up, everyday modern life, and pop culture

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Rewatchability8
  • Novelty8
  • World Immersion7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition8
  • Music Centrality8
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

There is a future that we can't wait for.

When 17-year-old Makoto Konno gains the ability to 'leap' backwards through time, she immediately sets about improving her grades and preventing personal mishaps. However, she soon realises that changing the past isn't as simple as it seems, and eventually, will have to rely on her new powers to shape the future of herself and her friends.
Time TravelComing-of-AgeRomantic DramaScience FantasyJapanese AnimationNostalgicTeen ProtagonistEmotional ResonanceThought-Provoking

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Girl Who Leapt Through Time legally?

The Girl Who Leapt Through Time is included with a subscription to HBO Max in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Girl Who Leapt Through Time worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 87%, and Metacritic 66). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Girl Who Leapt Through Time rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is The Girl Who Leapt Through Time?

1 h 38 min

The Girl Who Leapt Through Time runs 1 h 38 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Girl Who Leapt Through Time?

Critics77
Audiences79

Yes. Critics average 77 and audiences 79 out of 100, so both groups see The Girl Who Leapt Through Time much the same way.

What language is The Girl Who Leapt Through Time in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch The Girl Who Leapt Through Time?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Girl Who Leapt Through Time in 23 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Girl Who Leapt Through Time use?

Sarcastic ConfessionExtremely Short TimespanWoobie, Destroyer of WorldsTempting FateChekhov's GunBut Now I Must GoBookendsSlow-Motion Pass-ByLost in TranslationThrow the Dog a BoneDeranged AnimationScenery Pornand 65 more

TV Tropes lists 77 storytelling tropes for The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, including Sarcastic Confession, Extremely Short Timespan, Woobie, Destroyer of Worlds.