Grave of the Fireflies Movie (1988): Where to watch and stream online

Grave of the Fireflies

1988, Movie, 1h 29min

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.

Country: Japan

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Reviews

Sunniva Bueide

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So touching😭

2 years ago

Kasper Løvborg

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Highly effective melodrama, but uncomfortable viewing.

5 years ago

Critic Dan Jolin

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...a very sobering, adult tale of how the bombing of Japan during World War II affects two impoverished children, determined to survive on their own terms.

Read full review at Empire

Michael Thomsen

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En af verdens tristeste film. Mange kan kun holde til at se den een gang, selv om den er god.

3 years ago

Critic Mattias Blomberg

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Plågsamt och djupt rörande om barn i krig.

Read full review at Moviezine

Frequently asked questions

What is Grave of the Fireflies about? Toggle content

"Grave of the Fireflies" is a poignant animated tale set in the harrowing backdrop of World War II Japan. It follows two young siblings, Seita and his little sister Setsuko, who are forced to navigate the difficulties of orphanhood after losing their mother in a devastating air raid. Struggling for survival amid hunger and indifference, they find solace in each other as they seek refuge away from an unwelcoming world. Their bond deepens against a stark reality filled with despair, longing, and fleeting moments of joy. As their circumstances become increasingly dire, the film explores themes of resilience and love amidst tragedy. Through vivid imagery and emotional storytelling, it captures both the innocence lost to war and the enduring spirit of childhood hope. Ultimately, "Grave of the Fireflies" serves as a moving reminder of humanity’s fragility in times of conflict.

Where can I stream Grave of the Fireflies? Toggle content

You can stream Grave of the Fireflies on: Netflix

What movies are similar to Grave of the Fireflies? Toggle content

Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Grave of the Fireflies include Beauty and the Beast, My Neighbor Totoro, Kiki's Delivery Service, Tin Toy.