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Film · 2017

Mary and the Witch's Flower

Original titleMary to Majo no Hana

Directed by Hiromasa Yonebayashi · starring Hana Sugisaki, Ryûnosuke Kamiki and Hikari Mitsushima

  • 1 h 38 min
  • U
  • Animation · Fantasy · Adventure
  • Japan
  • Released in the UK 3 May 2018
  • 5.8 Users3 votes
  • 8.1 Critics3 reviews
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Synopsis

Mary is a little girl who lives with her great-aunt Charlotte in the country, a place where nothing ever happens. One day, her curiosity gets the better of her, causing her to chase a cat into the forest and discover an old broomstick and a rare flower that only blooms every seven years in that very same forest. Taking ahold of the broomstick and the flower, Mary has no choice but to fly, floating above the clouds until she reaches Endor College, a school of magic hidden in the sky. The school is run by Madam Mumblechook and the clever Doctor Dee. While at first, everything seems perfect, Mary soon begins to wonder what really goes on at the school: she'll end up lying and having to risk her life just to get to the bottom of it all.

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The essentials

Runtime
98 min1 hour and 38 minutes
Box office
£119,129in UK
Rating
UUniversal
How long is Mary and the Witch's Flower?
1 hour and 38 minutes (98 minutes).
When was Mary and the Witch's Flower released in the UK?
It was released in the UK on 3 May 2018.
Who directed Mary and the Witch's Flower?
Hiromasa Yonebayashi.
Who is in Mary and the Witch's Flower?
It stars Hana Sugisaki, Ryûnosuke Kamiki, Hikari Mitsushima and Ikue Otani.
Where can I watch Mary and the Witch's Flower?
In the UK you can watch it on subscription on Netflix and Prime Video and on rent on Apple TV.
How much did Mary and the Witch's Flower make?
It took £119,129 in UK.
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Cast

Full cast (20)
Director
Hiromasa Yonebayashi
Writers
Riko Sakaguchi, Hiromasa Yonebayashi
Producers
Hideaki Anno, Minami Ichikawa, Naoki Iwasa, Daisuke Kadoya

Videos and trailers

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'Mary and the Witch's Flower' Trailer #2 2:034 May 2018

Photos and posters

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Reviews

All 4 reviews
5.8 3 votes

What the critics say average 8.1 from 3

  • 9.8 The VergeTasha Robinson Mary and the Witch?s Flower doesn?t just borrow elements from Ghibli, it feels like a complete continuation of the studio?s work. It?s a welcome relief for every animation fan who thought that… Read
  • 8.7 The WrapRay Greene Ponoc and Yonebayashi have managed the difficult task of demonstrating an older tradition?s durability while making a film that speaks for itself. Read
  • 5.8 IndiewireDavid Ehrlich Ponoc's first effort may not be a great movie, but it's convincing evidence the new company can keep the spirit of Studio Ghibli alive. Read

Box office

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  • UK £119,129

Soundtrack

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Trivia

  • Screened for Studio Ghibli

    The director screened the film for his former colleagues at Studio Ghibli. Miyazaki congratulated Yonebayashi, but told him not wanted to see her. Toshio Suzuki and Isao Takahata praised the film and congratulated Yonebayashi for his work.

  • The Successor of Ghibli

    This is the first animated movie from Studio Ponoc, founded in 2015 by several ex-employees of Studio Ghibli, including Hiromasa Yonebayashi.

  • Two Nominations in the Animated Movies Awards

    The film was candidate for the Best Screenplay and the Best Production Design in the Annie Awards.

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