Tombstone of the Fireflies

2008Movie1 h 40 min

70
GoodGoodWatch score
70
GoodGoodWatch score

Summary

Set during World War II, the film follows a young brother and sister as they attempt to survive the aftermath of the firebombing of Kobe City.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Directed by
Taro Hyugaji
Music by
Yukio Kubota

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Facts

July 5, 2008 · 1 h 40 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
July 5, 2008
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, War
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
1 country
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

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

Questions about Tombstone of the Fireflies

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Tombstone of the Fireflies?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Tombstone of the Fireflies worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 6.6).

Will I feel good after watching Tombstone of the Fireflies?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Tombstone of the Fireflies plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Tombstone of the Fireflies in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.