Grave of the Fireflies
Why do fireflies have to die so soon?
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.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: 火垂るの墓
- Genres: Animation, Drama, War
- Release Date: 1988-04-16
- Runtime: 89 minutes
- Rating: 8.446/10 (6225 votes)
- Budget: $3,700,000
- Revenue: $842,132
- Production Companies: Studio Ghibli
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 0.0095
- Languages: Japanese
Cast & Crew
Tsutomu Tatsumi
as Seita (voice)
Ayano Shiraishi
as Setsuko (voice)
Yoshiko Shinohara
as Mother (voice)
Akemi Yamaguchi
as Auntie (voice)
Masayo Sakai
as Woman who takes care of Setsuko (voice)
Kozo Hashida
as Obayashi Chairman (voice)
Kazumi Nozaki
as Cousin (voice)
Yoshio Matsuoka
as Gosaku (voice)
Masahiro Kanetake
as Aunt's House Guest (voice)
Kiyoshi Yanagawa
as Patrolman (voice)
Gallery
Trailers & Clips
Clip: “You’re rich!” [Subtitled]
Setsuko eats fruit drops. [Subtitled]
When they lost everything, all they kept was each other. [Subtitled]
Ghibli Fest 2025 Trailer [Subtitled]
Official Netflix Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grave of the Fireflies?▼
Grave of the Fireflies is a Animation, Drama, War movie directed by . It was released on 1988-04-16.
Who are the main actors in Grave of the Fireflies?▼
The main cast includes Tsutomu Tatsumi, Ayano Shiraishi, Yoshiko Shinohara, Akemi Yamaguchi, Masayo Sakai, .
Where can I watch Grave of the Fireflies online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Grave of the Fireflies is available.
Is Grave of the Fireflies based on a true story?▼
Why do fireflies have to die so soon?
What is the IMDb rating of Grave of the Fireflies?▼
Grave of the Fireflies has an IMDb rating of 8.446/10 based on 6225 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Grave of the Fireflies?▼
The movie had a production budget of $3,700,000 and earned $842,132 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Grave of the Fireflies?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Studio Ghibli. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Grave of the Fireflies filmed?▼
Grave of the Fireflies was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Grave of the Fireflies?▼
The total runtime of Grave of the Fireflies is 89 minutes.
Is Grave of the Fireflies suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to Grave of the Fireflies?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Grave of the Fireflies.
Does Grave of the Fireflies have a post-credit scene?▼
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