

Giovanni's Island
In the aftermath of the most devastating conflict mankind had ever experienced, the tiny island of Shikotan became part of the Sakhalin Oblast... and on the unhealed border in this remote corner of the world, friendship among children from two different countries timidly blossomed, striving to overcome language barriers and the waves of history. Inspired by true events.
Where to watch Giovanni's Island in United States
Click a service to open Giovanni's Island there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Giovanni's Island streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy, Pluto TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Fetch TV |
| Germany | ArthouseCNMA, Arthouse CNMA Amazon Channel, CineMix+ Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
About Giovanni's Island
Giovanni's Island is a 2014 Japanese-language animation, drama and history film directed by Mizuho Nishikubo. The cast is led by Masachika Ichimura, Yukie Nakama, Kanako Yanagihara. It has a runtime of 1h 42m. Viewers rate it 7.5/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy, Pluto TV.
Giovanni's Island was produced by Warner Bros. Japan, Japan Association of Music Enterprises (JAME), and Production I.G and made in Japan. It was released on February 22, 2014.
- Director
- Mizuho Nishikubo
- Writers
- Shigemichi Sugita, Taiki Sakurai
- Release date
- February 22, 2014
- Original language
- Japanese
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Production
- Warner Bros. Japan, Japan Association of Music Enterprises (JAME), Production I.G
Giovanni's Island cast & crew
Giovanni's Island was directed by Mizuho Nishikubo and written by Shigemichi Sugita and Taiki Sakurai.
The cast features Masachika Ichimura as Tatsuo Senou (voice), Yukie Nakama as Sawako (voice), Kanako Yanagihara as Micchan (voice), Yusuke Santamaria as Hideo (voice), Kota Yokoyama as Junpei Senou (voice), and Junya Taniai as Kanta Senou (voice).
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Masashi Sada, cinematography is by Yumiko Nakata, and it was produced by Taiki Sakurai and Tomoyuki Miyagawa.
Is Giovanni's Island worth watching?
Giovanni's Island holds an audience score of 7.5/10 from 112 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed animation films.
At 1h 42m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy animation, drama, and history, Giovanni's Island is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Giovanni's Island
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Cast of Giovanni's Island

Masachika Ichimura
Tatsuo Senou (voice)

Yukie Nakama
Sawako (voice)

Kanako Yanagihara
Micchan (voice)

Yusuke Santamaria
Hideo (voice)

Kota Yokoyama
Junpei Senou (voice)

Junya Taniai
Kanta Senou (voice)

Saburo Kitajima
Genzou Senou (voice)

Hiroshi Inuzuka
Chief (voice)

Kaoru Yachigusa
Older Sawako (voice)

Tatsuya Nakadai
Older Junpei Senou (voice)

Polina Ilyushenko
Tanya (voice)
Giovanni's Island — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Giovanni's Island in United States?
Giovanni's Island is streaming on Kanopy, Pluto TV in United States.
▸Is Giovanni's Island on Kanopy?
Yes — Giovanni's Island is currently available on Kanopy in United States.
▸What language is Giovanni's Island in?
Giovanni's Island is originally in Japanese, with audio tracks including Japanese, Russian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Giovanni's Island?
Giovanni's Island runs 1 hours 42 minutes (102 minutes).
▸What is Giovanni's Island rated?
It holds a 7.5/10 audience score from 112 ratings.











