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Look Back

2024·Movie·NR·58 min·8.1(566)

Manga drew them together. Life made them best friends.

Popular, outgoing Fujino is celebrated by her classmates for her funny comics in the class newspaper. One day, her teacher asks her to share the space with Kyomoto, a truant recluse whose beautiful artwork sparks a competitive fervor in Fujino. What starts as jealousy transforms when Fujino realizes their shared passion for drawing.

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Where to watch Look Back in United States

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Where is Look Back streaming around the world?

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United StatesAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
IndiaAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
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CanadaAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
AustraliaAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
GermanyAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
FranceAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
SpainAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
BrazilAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
JapanNetflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, HuluFOD

About Look Back

Look Back is a 2024 Japanese-language animation and drama film directed by Kiyotaka Oshiyama. The cast is led by Yuumi Kawai, Mizuki Yoshida, Yoichiro Saito. It has a runtime of 0h 58m. Viewers rate it 8.1/10 across 600 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

Look Back was produced by Studio Durian, avex pictures, and Shueisha and made in Japan. It was released on June 28, 2024, and carries a NR certification. At the box office it grossed around $13 million worldwide.

Director
Kiyotaka Oshiyama
Writers
Kiyotaka Oshiyama
Release date
June 28, 2024
OTT release
November 7, 2024
Original language
Japanese
Age rating
NR
Status
Released
Country
Japan
Box office
$13 million
Production
Studio Durian, avex pictures, Shueisha
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Look Back cast & crew

Look Back was directed by Kiyotaka Oshiyama and written by Kiyotaka Oshiyama.

The cast features Yuumi Kawai as Fujino (voice), Mizuki Yoshida as Kyomoto (voice), Yoichiro Saito as Homeroom Teacher (voice), Kota Oka as Man (voice), Kureha Maki as Fujino's Sister (voice), and Koya Yoshihashi as Editor (voice).

Behind the camera, the score was composed by haruka nakamura, cinematography is by Kazuto Izumita, and it was produced by Kazuto Matsumura and Ryo Oyama.

Is Look Back worth watching?

Look Back holds an audience score of 8.1/10 from 566 ratings, ranking it among the most acclaimed animation films.

At 0h 58m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy animation and drama, Look Back is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Look Back

In United States, you can stream Look Back on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Click any service above to open it directly.

It first became available to stream digitally on November 7, 2024.

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

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Cast of Look Back

Yuumi Kawai

Yuumi Kawai

Fujino (voice)

Mizuki Yoshida

Mizuki Yoshida

Kyomoto (voice)

Yoichiro Saito

Yoichiro Saito

Homeroom Teacher (voice)

Kota Oka

Kota Oka

Man (voice)

Kureha Maki

Kureha Maki

Fujino's Sister (voice)

Koya Yoshihashi

Koya Yoshihashi

Editor (voice)

Takeshi Miyajima

Takeshi Miyajima

Newscaster (voice)

Daisuke Takahashi

Daisuke Takahashi

Announcer (voice)

Jun Ito

Jun Ito

Teacher (voice)

Kaori Takeuchi

Kaori Takeuchi

Friend's Mother (voice)

Masumi Taira

Masumi Taira

Grandmother (voice)

Rina Endou

Rina Endou

Classmate (voice)

Look Back — FAQs

Where can I watch Look Back in United States?

Look Back is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads in United States.

Is Look Back on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Look Back is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.

What language is Look Back in?

Look Back is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Look Back?

Look Back runs 0 hours 58 minutes (58 minutes).

What is Look Back rated?

Look Back is rated NR. It holds a 8.1/10 audience score from 566 ratings.

When did Look Back release on OTT?

Look Back became available digitally on November 7, 2024.

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