Sign up
Trailer

Voices of a Distant Star

2002Movie25 min

Animation
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Rotten Tomatoes–85%

A deeply moving, tense animated movie about the future and technology.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

Where to watch

Set your services

Fingerprint

Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

Movies with

Story

A love story that transcends time and space...

It is 2046 when a mysterious alien force begins their annihilation of the human race. Leaving behind the one person she loves, Mikako joins the interstellar battle as a pilot. And so - while Mikako risks her life to save mankind - Noboru waits. The two lovers, worlds apart, desperately strive to remain connected as the gap between them widens at a frightening pace.

Feels like

  • Distant Love
  • Sci-Fi War Drama
  • Melancholic
  • Visually Striking
  • Technological Anxiety
  • Emotional
  • Short Film
  • Personal Project
  • Indie Anime

Cast

1 of 1

Crew

Directed by
Makoto Shinkai
Written by
Makoto Shinkai
Produced by
Makoto Shinkai, Yoshihiro Hagiwara
Music by
Tenmon

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

February 2, 2002 · 25 min · Violence

Released
February 2, 2002
Runtime
25 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Animation, Science Fiction, Romance
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
9 countries

Tropes

Shout-Out, Humongous Mecha, Wham Line +9

  • Shout-Out
  • Humongous Mecha
  • Wham Line
  • Scenery Porn
  • Child Soldiers
  • Alien Sky
  • Reactionless Drive
  • I Will Wait for You
  • Laser Blade
  • Theme-and-Variations Soundtrack
  • Long-Distance Relationship
  • Starfish Aliens

12 of 65 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Voices of a Distant Star?"

Questions about Voices of a Distant Star

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Voices of a Distant Star?

Criterion

In the United States, Voices of a Distant Star streams on Criterion. It also streams in 6 other countries.

Is Voices of a Distant Star worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 7).

Is Voices of a Distant Star good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

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

Is Voices of a Distant Star in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.

What tropes does Voices of a Distant Star use?

Shout-OutHumongous MechaWham LineScenery PornChild SoldiersAlien SkyReactionless DriveI Will Wait for YouLaser BladeTheme-and-Variations SoundtrackLong-Distance RelationshipStarfish Aliensand 53 more

TV Tropes lists 65 tropes for it, including Shout-Out, Humongous Mecha, and Wham Line.