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5 Centimeters per Second

5 Centimeters per Second

Animation Drama Romance

2007, Movie, 1h 3min

Young love, missed connections, and unrequited feelings collide in a stunning romance from visionary director Makoto Shinkai. Told in three vignettes, 5 CENTIMETERS PER SECOND explores the joys and heartache of falling in love using the breathtaking visuals that define Shinkai’s work. Takaki yearns to spill his heart out for childhood crush Akari, but their families move away before any feelings can fully blossom. They stay in touch, but eventually drift apart with school and new friends to distract them. As the seasons pass, Takaki navigates his relationships while haunted by all the things he left unsaid with Akari, his first love.

"5 Centimeters per Second" — animation, drama and romance movie produced in Japan and released in 2007. It has a great rating on IMDb: 7.5 stars out of 10. It is a feature-length film with a runtime of 1h 3min. "5 Centimeters per Second" is currently available to stream on Netflix and The Criterion Channel and for rent and to buy on Apple TV, Amazon Store and Fandango at Home. Click on a playlink to watch it now!

Country: Japan

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Kenji Mizuhashi,

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A poignant and bittersweet tale of love, loss, and longing, 5 Centimeters per Second follows the interconnected lives of two childhood friends, Takaki and Akari, as they grow up and apart. Through three distinct episodes, the film explores the ephemeral nature of relationships, the fragility of human connection, and the power of memories to shape our identities. With beautiful animation and a delicate touch, the filmmaker captures the quiet moments that define our lives and the unspoken emotions that linger long after they've passed.

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You can stream 5 Centimeters per Second on: Netflix The Criterion Channel Apple TV Amazon Store Fandango at Home

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as 5 Centimeters per Second include An Oversimplification of Her Beauty, The Place Promised in Our Early Days, Black & White in Colors, Titeuf, Macross Frontier: The False Songstress, Waltz with Bashir.

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5 Centimeters per Second was released in theaters on October 11, 2007.

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5 Centimeters per Second was released for streaming on February 28, 2009.