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The Girl Who Leapt Through Time

2006Movie1 h 38 minNR

Animation
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Metacritic667.0Rotten Tomatoes87%90%

A wholesome, hopeful fantasy movie about growing up and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Time Travel
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Romantic Drama
  • Science Fantasy
  • Japanese Animation
  • Nostalgic
  • Teen Protagonist
  • Emotional Resonance
  • Thought-Provoking

Cast

17 of 17

Crew

Directed by
Mamoru Hosoda
Written by
Satoko Okudera, Yasutaka Tsutsui
Produced by
Yuichiro Saito, Takashi Watanabe
Music by
Kiyoshi Yoshida, Johann Sebastian Bach

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Facts

July 15, 2006 · 1 h 38 min · NR

Released
July 15, 2006
Runtime
1 h 38 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Fantasy, Animation, Drama, Science Fiction
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Box office
$3 million
Available in
26 countries

Tropes

Sarcastic Confession, Extremely Short Timespan, Woobie, Destroyer of Worlds +9

  • Sarcastic Confession
  • Extremely Short Timespan
  • Woobie, Destroyer of Worlds
  • Tempting Fate
  • Chekhov's Gun
  • But Now I Must Go
  • Bookends
  • Slow-Motion Pass-By
  • Lost in Translation
  • Throw the Dog a Bone
  • Deranged Animation
  • Scenery Porn

12 of 77 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Girl Who Leapt Through Time?"

Questions about The Girl Who Leapt Through Time

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Girl Who Leapt Through Time?

HBO Max

In the United States, The Girl Who Leapt Through Time streams on HBO Max. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 14 other countries.

Is The Girl Who Leapt Through Time worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 87%, and Metacritic 66).

Is The Girl Who Leapt Through Time okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is The Girl Who Leapt Through Time good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will I feel good after watching The Girl Who Leapt Through Time?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.

Is The Girl Who Leapt Through Time in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.

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 tropes for it, including Sarcastic Confession, Extremely Short Timespan, and Woobie, Destroyer of Worlds.