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From Up on Poppy Hill

2011Movie1 h 31 minPG

AnimationDrama
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Metacritic717.6Rotten Tomatoes87%80%

A deeply romantic, nostalgic animated movie about growing up and family, with standout score and world-building.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want fast pacing · you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, adrenaline or brutality.

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Story

Yokohama, 1963. Japan is picking itself up from the devastation of World War II and preparing to host the 1964 Olympics—and the mood is one of both optimism and conflict as the young generation struggles to throw off the shackles of a troubled past. Against this backdrop of hope and change, a friendship begins to blossom between high school students Umi and Shun—but a buried secret from their past emerges to cast a shadow on the future and pull them apart.

Feels like

  • Nostalgic Period Drama
  • Bittersweet Romance
  • Studio Ghibli Style
  • Coming-of-Age Story
  • Post-War Japan Setting
  • Family Secrets
  • Heartwarming & Melancholic
  • Detailed Historical Recreation
  • Innocent Love

Cast

24 of 43

Crew

Directed by
Goro Miyazaki
Written by
Hayao Miyazaki, Keiko Niwa
Produced by
Toshio Suzuki, Tetsuro Sayama, Chizuru Takahashi
Music by
Satoshi Takebe, Hachidai Nakamura

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Facts

July 16, 2011 · 1 h 31 min · PG

Released
July 16, 2011
Runtime
1 h 31 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Animation, Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Budget
$22 million
Box office
$61 million
Available in
131 countries

Tropes

Theme Tune Extended, The '60s, Reasonable Authority Figure +9

  • Theme Tune Extended
  • The '60s
  • Reasonable Authority Figure
  • Cool Car
  • Shipper on Deck
  • Character Tics
  • Poor Communication Kills
  • No Celebrities Were Harmed
  • No Antagonist
  • Cry into Chest
  • Morning Routine
  • In-Series Nickname

12 of 61 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream From Up on Poppy Hill?"

Questions about From Up on Poppy Hill

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream From Up on Poppy Hill?

HBO Max

In the United States, From Up on Poppy Hill 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 From Up on Poppy Hill worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 87%, and Metacritic 71).

Is From Up on Poppy Hill okay for kids?

PG

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

Is From Up on Poppy Hill 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 From Up on Poppy Hill?

BleakHopeful

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

Is From Up on Poppy Hill in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.

What tropes does From Up on Poppy Hill use?

Theme Tune ExtendedThe '60sReasonable Authority FigureCool CarShipper on DeckCharacter TicsPoor Communication KillsNo Celebrities Were HarmedNo AntagonistCry into ChestMorning RoutineIn-Series Nicknameand 49 more

TV Tropes lists 61 tropes for it, including Theme Tune Extended, The '60s, and Reasonable Authority Figure.