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A Whisker Away

2020·Movie·U/A 7+·104 min·★ 7.9(1,531)

“The magic that brought us closer.”

A peculiar girl transforms into a cat to catch her crush's attention. But before she realizes it, the line between human and animal starts to blur.

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Where to watch A Whisker Away in India

Can I watch A Whisker Away in India? Yes — you can stream A Whisker Away in India on Netflix.

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About A Whisker Away

A Whisker Away is a 2020 Japanese-language animation, drama and romance film directed by Junichi Sato and Tomotaka Shibayama. The cast is led by Mirai Shida, Natsuki Hanae, Koichi Yamadera. It has a runtime of 1h 44m. Viewers rate it 7.9/10 across 1500 ratings. In India, it is currently streaming on Netflix.

A Whisker Away was produced by Studio Colorido, Fuji Television Network, and Twin Engine and made in Japan. It was released on June 18, 2020, and carries a U/A 7+ certification.

Director
Junichi Sato, Tomotaka Shibayama
Writers
Mari Okada
Release date
June 18, 2020
OTT release
June 18, 2020
Original language
Japanese
Age rating
U/A 7+
Status
Released
Country
Japan
Production
Studio Colorido, Fuji Television Network, Twin Engine
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A Whisker Away cast & crew

A Whisker Away was directed by Junichi Sato and Tomotaka Shibayama and written by Mari Okada.

The cast features Mirai Shida as Miyo Sasaki / Taro (voice), Natsuki Hanae as Kento Hinode (voice), Koichi Yamadera as Mask Seller (voice), Hiroaki Ogi as Kusugi (voice), Minako Kotobuki as Yoriko Fukase (voice), and Kensho Ono as Masamichi Isami (voice).

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Mina Kubota, cinematography is by Shinya Matsui, and it was produced by Hibiki Saito and Taku Matsuo.

Is A Whisker Away worth watching?

A Whisker Away holds an audience score of 7.9/10 from 1,531 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed animation films.

At 1h 44m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy animation, drama, and romance, A Whisker Away is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch A Whisker Away

In India, you can stream A Whisker Away on Netflix. Click any service above to open it directly.

It first became available to stream digitally on June 18, 2020.

Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect India today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.

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Cast of A Whisker Away

Mirai Shida

Mirai Shida

Miyo Sasaki / Taro (voice)

Natsuki Hanae

Natsuki Hanae

Kento Hinode (voice)

Koichi Yamadera

Koichi Yamadera

Mask Seller (voice)

Hiroaki Ogi

Hiroaki Ogi

Kusugi (voice)

Minako Kotobuki

Minako Kotobuki

Yoriko Fukase (voice)

Kensho Ono

Kensho Ono

Masamichi Isami (voice)

Susumu Chiba

Susumu Chiba

Yoji Sasaki (voice)

Ayako Kawasumi

Ayako Kawasumi

Kaoru Mizutani (voice)

Sayaka Ohara

Sayaka Ohara

Miki Saito (voice)

Daisuke Namikawa

Daisuke Namikawa

Tomoya Sakaguchi (voice)

Eri Kitamura

Eri Kitamura

Kinako (voice)

Shin-ichiro Miki

Shin-ichiro Miki

Kakinuma (voice)

A Whisker Away — FAQs

▸Where can I watch A Whisker Away in India?

A Whisker Away is streaming on Netflix in India.

▸Where can I watch A Whisker Away in the US?

In the US, A Whisker Away is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads.

▸Where can I watch A Whisker Away in the UK?

In the UK, A Whisker Away is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads.

▸Is A Whisker Away on Netflix?

Yes — A Whisker Away is currently available on Netflix in India.

▸What language is A Whisker Away in?

A Whisker Away is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

▸How long is A Whisker Away?

A Whisker Away runs 1 hours 44 minutes (104 minutes).

▸What is A Whisker Away rated?

A Whisker Away is rated U/A 7+. It holds a 7.9/10 audience score from 1,531 ratings.

▸When did A Whisker Away release on OTT?

A Whisker Away became available digitally on June 18, 2020.

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