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Whisper of the Heart

2022Movie1 h 54 min

DramaRomance
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.6

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

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want to half-watch while scrolling · you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or laughs.

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Story

Shizuku Tsukishima is a middle school student in the 3rd grade. She likes to read books. Shizuku meets Seiji Amasawa, who goes to the same class and school as Shizuku.

Feels like

  • Heartwarming Romance
  • Coming-of-Age Drama
  • Slice-of-Life Narrative
  • Dream Pursuits
  • Character-Driven Story
  • Sweet & Optimistic
  • Tokyo Setting
  • Literary Themes
  • Nostalgic Tones

Cast

11 of 11

Crew

Directed by
Yuichiro Hirakawa
Written by
Yuichiro Hirakawa
Produced by
Hirotaka Aragaki, Yoshiya Nagasawa, Asami Nishi
Music by
Yu Takami

Everyone

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Facts

October 14, 2022 · 1 h 54 min · Drama, Romance

Released
October 14, 2022
Runtime
1 h 54 min
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
9 countries

Tropes

Adaptational Angst Upgrade, The Song Remains the Same, Thinks Like a Romance Novel +9

  • Adaptational Angst Upgrade
  • The Song Remains the Same
  • Thinks Like a Romance Novel
  • Cover Version
  • "Friends" Rent Control
  • Slice of Life
  • Belligerent Sexual Tension
  • Spin-Off
  • Write What You Know
  • Product Placement
  • Missing Mom
  • Advertising by Association

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?

Fandango at Home FreePluto TVPlexTubi TV

In the United States, Whisper of the Heart is free with ads on Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV, Plex, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Microsoft Store. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is Whisper of the Heart worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 5.6).

Is Whisper of the Heart okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Whisper of the Heart good for date night?

and 4 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 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?

Adaptational Angst UpgradeThe Song Remains the SameThinks Like a Romance NovelCover Version"Friends" Rent ControlSlice of LifeBelligerent Sexual TensionSpin-OffWrite What You KnowProduct PlacementMissing MomAdvertising by Associationand 27 more

TV Tropes lists 39 tropes for it, including Adaptational Angst Upgrade, The Song Remains the Same, and Thinks Like a Romance Novel.