Film · 1988

Grave of the Fireflies

Name: Grave of the Fireflies
Genre: Animation, Drama, War
Released: 1994-10-14
Duration: 89 min
Rating: 9.3

Original titleHotaru no Haka

Directed by Isao Takahata

1 h 29 min
12
Animation · Drama · War
Japan
Released in the UK 23 May 2013

9.3 Users24 votes

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Synopsis

At the end of 1945, with the 2nd World War near to the end, Japan is under constant bombardment by the United States. Seita and Setsuko are two sons of a Japanese naval officer, have 14 and 5 years respectively. One day, the city of Kobe is bombed. During that bombing they fail to arrive on time to the bunker where his mother is waiting for them. then they start searching, finally found in the school, which is being used as a hospital. His mother is seriously injured. Ghibli critically acclaimed film, but this film isn't directed by Hayao Miyazaki. It is Isao Takahata who directed this war movie, who also directed the popular TV series' Marco, from the Apennines to the Andes'.

Animation
Drama
War
World War II
Childhood
Human Rights

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Runtime: 89 min1 hour and 29 minutes
Budget: $3.7mStudio Ghibli
Rating: 12Suitable for 12 years and over

How long is Grave of the Fireflies?: 1 hour and 29 minutes (89 minutes).
When was Grave of the Fireflies released in the UK?: It was released in the UK on 23 May 2013.
Who directed Grave of the Fireflies?: Isao Takahata.
Where can I watch Grave of the Fireflies?: In the UK you can watch it on subscription on Netflix and on rent on Prime Video.