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Children Who Chase Lost Voices

2011Movie1 h 56 minPG

Animation
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Rotten Tomatoes–68%

An awe-inspiring, moving animated movie about fantasy and growing up, with standout direction and cinematography.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

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Story

A journey to say goodbye.

The film centers on Asuna, a young girl who spends her solitary days listening to the mysterious music emanating from the crystal radio she received from her late father as a memento. One day while walking home she is attacked by a fearsome monster and saved by a mysterious boy named Shun. However, Shun disappears and Asuna embarks on a journey of adventure to the land of Agartha with her teacher Mr. Morisaki to meet a Shun again. Through her journey she comes to know the cruelty and beauty of the world, as well as loss.

Feels like

  • Fantasy Adventure
  • Emotional Journey
  • Loss & Acceptance
  • Stunning Animation
  • Mythological Themes
  • Coming-of-Age Quest
  • Melancholic Wonder
  • Exploration of Grief
  • Visually Poetic

Cast

17 of 17

Crew

Directed by
Makoto Shinkai
Written by
Makoto Shinkai
Produced by
Makoto Shinkai, Koichiro Ito, Noritaka Kawaguchi
Music by
Tenmon

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Facts

May 7, 2011 · 1 h 56 min · PG

Released
May 7, 2011
Runtime
1 h 56 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Animation, Adventure, Fantasy, Family
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
23 countries

Tropes

Call a Smeerp a "Rabbit", Chekhov's Gun, I Choose to Stay +9

  • Call a Smeerp a "Rabbit"
  • Chekhov's Gun
  • I Choose to Stay
  • Cute Mute
  • Plucky Girl
  • The Conspiracy
  • Reasonable Authority Figure
  • An Arm and a Leg
  • Vestigial Empire
  • All Myths Are True
  • The Underworld
  • Red Oni, Blue Oni

12 of 102 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Children Who Chase Lost Voices?"

Questions about Children Who Chase Lost Voices

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Children Who Chase Lost Voices?

HBO Max

In the United States, Children Who Chase Lost Voices 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 8 other countries.

Is Children Who Chase Lost Voices worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 7.1).

Is Children Who Chase Lost Voices okay for kids?

PGViolenceDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Children Who Chase Lost Voices good for date night?

and 3 moreFamily Movie NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightIntergenerational

It's better for a family night: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for families.

Is Children Who Chase Lost Voices in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.

What tropes does Children Who Chase Lost Voices use?

Call a Smeerp a "Rabbit"Chekhov's GunI Choose to StayCute MutePlucky GirlThe ConspiracyReasonable Authority FigureAn Arm and a LegVestigial EmpireAll Myths Are TrueThe UnderworldRed Oni, Blue Oniand 90 more

TV Tropes lists 102 tropes for it, including Call a Smeerp a "Rabbit", Chekhov's Gun, and I Choose to Stay.