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Drifting Home

2022Movie2 h 1 minPG

Animation
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Metacritic596.4Rotten Tomatoes69%80%

A wondrous, intriguing animated movie about growing up and everyday modern life.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

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Story

What is the secret hidden in the apartment complex?

One fateful summer, a group of elementary school kids set adrift on an abandoned apartment building must look within themselves to find a way back home.

Feels like

  • Anime Film
  • Summer Adventure
  • Abandoned Apartment
  • Childhood Nostalgia
  • Fantasy Elements
  • Coming-of-Age Story
  • Finding Home
  • Emotional Journey

Cast

21 of 21

Crew

Directed by
Hiroyasu Ishida
Written by
Hayashi Mori, Hiroyasu Ishida
Produced by
Koji Yamamoto, Hibiki Saito
Music by
Umitaro Abe

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Facts

September 9, 2022 · 2 h 1 min · PG

Released
September 9, 2022
Runtime
2 h 1 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Animation, Fantasy, Adventure
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
131 countries

Tropes

Calling the Young Man Out, Beach Episode, Innocent Beta Bitch +9

  • Calling the Young Man Out
  • Beach Episode
  • Innocent Beta Bitch
  • Moving Beyond Bereavement
  • Friendly Ghost
  • Sibling Rivalry
  • Bizarre Human Biology
  • All Love Is Unrequited
  • Lost at Sea
  • No Antagonist
  • Parental Squabble Scare
  • Keet

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Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Drifting Home?"

Questions about Drifting Home

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Where can I stream Drifting Home?

Netflix

In the United States, Drifting Home streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Drifting Home worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 69%, and Metacritic 59).

Is Drifting Home okay for kids?

PG

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

Is Drifting Home in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.