Grave of the Fireflies (1988)
📌 Available on Netflix and Prime Video🛡️ Older teens 13+
📖 Story
Two orphaned siblings navigate the horrors of wartime Japan in a haunting meditation on loss and survival. Grave of the Fireflies captures the heartbreaking struggle of young Seita and Setsuko as they cling to each other amid collapse and despair, their bond becoming the only light in an endless darkness. This 1988 animated masterpiece refuses sentimentality, presenting instead a raw emotional truth about how war devours innocence and leaves only echoes of what once was. A devastating portrait of childhood fractured by forces beyond understanding.
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EnergyRising and charged
ToneEpic and aspirational
ExperienceGrowth, power, and escalation
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What to expect from this title?Expect a rise-from-below journey built on training, power shifts, and the satisfaction of steady progression.
Dialogue drives the rhythmChemistry matters more than escalationEasy to settle into
🛡️ Age guidance & viewing advice
Older teens
📌 CinemaHook estimate
Family supervision is recommended for younger viewers.
Runtime
89 min
Original language
Japanese
Country of origin
Japan
Type
Movie
👥 Cast profile
6 sectionsCast & Crew
Key creators and cast in a compact, organized view.
DirectorIsao Takahata
WritingIsao Takahata
CastTsutomu TatsumiAyano ShiraishiYoshiko ShinoharaAkemi YamaguchiMasayo Sakai
ProductionTooru Hara
MusicMichio MamiyaYasuo UragamiMichihiro Itou
CinematographyNobuo Koyama
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Grave of the Fireflies is currently listed across official watch options including Netflix and Prime Video.
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![Ghibli Fest 2025 Trailer [Subtitled]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/QZbcx0WNrMU/hqdefault.jpg)
![When they lost everything, all they kept was each other. [Subtitled]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/OZb_NhnrzDs/hqdefault.jpg)
![Setsuko eats fruit drops. [Subtitled]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/BGkVhlISVF0/hqdefault.jpg)
📝Articles About This Title
📊 Title-specific financial analysis
Commercial performance analysis
An editorial snapshot using the title’s recorded currency: budget, revenue, commercial gap, and return multiple without forcing USD conversion.
💸Major flop0.23x
💱Analysis currency: USD
Commercial takeaway
Revenue collapsed far below the production cost
The release recovered less than half of its reported budget, leaving a heavy commercial shortfall.
Quick pulse
Major flop
💹 Return multiple: 0.23x📈 ROI: -77%🧾 Major flop
💰Budget
$3.7M3.7 million USD
Reported production cost in USD.
🌍Worldwide revenue
$842.1K842.1 thousand USD
Total reported box office return in USD.
💸Commercial shortfall
-$2.9M-2.9 million USD
Gap between revenue and budget.
💸Return multiple
0.23x0.23x
How many times revenue covered the budget.
Financial map
Relative scale inside this section
Budget: $3.7M • Revenue: $842.1K • Commercial gap: -$2.9M ROI -77%
This commercial analysis compares the release budget, total revenue, commercial gap, and return multiple to explain the final box office position. — Recovered less than half of its budget.
Financial data is based on available sources and may be updated when official or newer figures become available.
Financial data is based on available sources and may be updated when official or newer figures become available.
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Cast & crew
Tsutomu Tatsumi
Seita (voice)
Ayano Shiraishi
Setsuko (voice)
Yoshiko Shinohara
Mother (voice)
Akemi Yamaguchi
Auntie (voice)
Masayo Sakai
Woman who takes care of Setsuko (voice)
Kozo Hashida
Obayashi Chairman (voice)
Kazumi Nozaki
Cousin (voice)
Yoshio Matsuoka
Gosaku (voice)
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Masahiro Kanetake
Aunt's House Guest (voice)
Kiyoshi Yanagawa
Patrolman (voice)
Hajime Maki
Man who arrests Seita (voice)
Atsuo Omotem
Person in Bank (voice)
Teruhisa Harita
Station Worker (voice)
Hiroshi Tanaka
Person in Bank (voice)
Director: Isao Takahata
❓ FAQ
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1Where can I watch Grave of the Fireflies?
The film is available on Netflix and Prime Video streaming platforms. You can access it directly by subscribing to either service.
2Is the film suitable for children and families?
No, the film deals with heavy and tragic themes about World War II and is not suitable for young children. It is recommended for teenagers and adults who can handle sensitive dramatic content.
3What is the film's duration and can I watch it in one sitting?
The film is only 89 minutes long, making it easy to watch in a single sitting. Despite its short length, the film is emotionally intense and deeply meaningful.
4What is the film's theme and main story?
The film tells the story of two brothers facing the horrors of World War II, where their innocence is shattered by bombs and conflict. It is a profound human drama that reveals the suffering of children in wartime.
5Who is the director of the film and when was it released?
The film is directed by Isao Takahata, one of the masters of Japanese animation, and was released in 1988. It is considered one of the most important animated works in cinema history.
6Is the film an animated movie? What is its genre?
Yes, it is a Japanese animated film that belongs to the drama and war genres. It combines the beauty of animation with a heavy dramatic subject matter that leaves a profound impact on viewers.
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