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Whisper of the Heart

1995Movie1 h 51 minG

AnimationDrama
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8Metacritic758.1Rotten Tomatoes96%90%

A deeply romantic, nostalgic animated movie about growing up and everyday modern life, with standout direction and score.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for brutality, scares or adrenaline.

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Story

I found someone I like.

Shizuku lives a simple life, dominated by her love for stories and writing. One day she notices that all the library books she has have been previously checked out by the same person: "Seiji Amasawa."

Feels like

  • Ghibli Romance
  • Bittersweet Coming-of-Age
  • Nostalgic 90s Atmosphere
  • Musical Heartstrings
  • Quiet Intimacy
  • Realistic Fantasy Elements
  • Emotional Catharsis
  • Studio Ghibli Classic
  • First Love Innocence

Cast

13 of 13

Crew

Directed by
Yoshifumi Kondo
Written by
Hayao Miyazaki
Produced by
Toshio Suzuki
Music by
Yuji Nomi

Everyone

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Facts

July 15, 1995 · 1 h 51 min · G

Released
July 15, 1995
Runtime
1 h 51 min
Age rating
G
Genres
Animation, Drama, Family
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
131 countries

Tropes

Show Within a Show, Scenery Porn, In Defence of Storytelling +9

  • Show Within a Show
  • Scenery Porn
  • In Defence of Storytelling
  • Product Placement
  • Adaptational Ugliness
  • Love Dodecahedron
  • Open-Minded Parent
  • Mood Dissonance
  • Missing Mom
  • Slice of Life
  • The Song Remains the Same
  • Bookends

12 of 39 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Whisper of the Heart?"

Questions about Whisper of the Heart

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Whisper of the Heart?

HBO Max

In the United States, Whisper of the Heart streams on HBO Max. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Whisper of the Heart worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 7.8, Rotten Tomatoes 96%, and Metacritic 75).

Is Whisper of the Heart okay for kids?

G

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

Is Whisper of the Heart good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will I feel good after watching Whisper of the Heart?

BleakHopeful

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

Is Whisper of the Heart in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.

What tropes does Whisper of the Heart use?

Show Within a ShowScenery PornIn Defence of StorytellingProduct PlacementAdaptational UglinessLove DodecahedronOpen-Minded ParentMood DissonanceMissing MomSlice of LifeThe Song Remains the SameBookendsand 27 more

TV Tropes lists 39 tropes for it, including Show Within a Show, Scenery Porn, and In Defence of Storytelling.