MTDb โบ Best of โบ 1988 โบ Grave of the Fireflies
Grave of the Fireflies (1988)
โถ Trailer, images & where to streamOverview
In the final months of World War II, 14-year-old Seita and his sister Setsuko are orphaned when their mother is killed during an air raid in Kobe, Japan. After a falling out with their aunt, they move into an abandoned bomb shelter. With no surviving relatives and their emergency rations depleted, Seita and Setsuko struggle to survive.
Cast
Tsutomu Tatsumias Seita (voice)
Ayano Shiraishias Setsuko (voice)
Yoshiko Shinoharaas Mother (voice)
Akemi Yamaguchias Auntie (voice)
Kozo Hashidaas Obayashi Chairman (voice)
Masayo Sakaias Woman who takes care of Setsuko (voice)
Kazumi Nozakias Cousin (voice)
Yoshio Matsuokaas Gosaku (voice)
Masahiro Kanetakeas Aunt's House Guest (voice)
Kiyoshi Yanagawaas Patrolman (voice)
Hajime Makias Man who arrests Seita (voice)
Atsuo Omotemas Person in Bank (voice)
Teruhisa Haritaas Station Worker (voice)
Hiroshi Tanakaas Person in Bank (voice)
Facts
| Release date | April 16, 1988 |
| Runtime | 89 min (1h 29m) โ shorter as the 1988 average of 105 min |
| Genres | Drama, Animation, War |
| Original title | ็ซๅใใฎๅข |
| Language | JA |
| Budget | $3,700,000 |
| Box office | $842,132 (0.2ร budget) |
| IMDb | tt0095327 |
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Questions
How long is Grave of the Fireflies?
Grave of the Fireflies runs 89 minutes (1h 29m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is Grave of the Fireflies worth watching?
TMDB users give it 8.4/10 across 6,595 votes, which places it #1 of 68 films released in 1988 in this index (top 100%) and #22 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed Grave of the Fireflies?
Grave of the Fireflies was directed by Isao Takahata. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Tale of The Princess Kaguya (2013), Only Yesterday (1991), Pom Poko (1994).
Who stars in Grave of the Fireflies?
Tsutomu Tatsumi as Seita (voice); Ayano Shiraishi as Setsuko (voice); Yoshiko Shinohara as Mother (voice); Akemi Yamaguchi as Auntie (voice); Kozo Hashida as Obayashi Chairman (voice); Masayo Sakai as Woman who takes care of Setsuko (voice).
What is Grave of the Fireflies rated?
It carries a nr certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Grave of the Fireflies?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/438.