Grave of the Fireflies
(1988)
8.5
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Country
Japan
Original language
Japanese
Runtime
1h 29min
Premiere
1988-04-16
Box office
$516,962
worldwide gross
MPAA rating
Not Rated
Director
Isao Takahata
Cinematography
Nobuo Koyama
Editor
Takeshi Seyama
Producers
Tooru Hara
Production
Studio Ghibli
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IMDb
8.5
RT
100
Meta
94
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Our review
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.
Frequently asked questions
Who directed Grave of the Fireflies?
Isao Takahata directed Grave of the Fireflies in 1988.
What is the IMDb rating?
Grave of the Fireflies has an IMDb rating of 8.5/10 from 383,582 votes.
Where can I watch Grave of the Fireflies?
Grave of the Fireflies is available on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Amazon Video.
How long is Grave of the Fireflies?
Grave of the Fireflies has a runtime of 1h 29min (89 minutes).
How much did Grave of the Fireflies earn at the box office?
Grave of the Fireflies earned $516,962 worldwide.