Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings
Madoka Kaname, an ordinary middle-schooler, along with her best friend Sayaka Miki, are offered the chance to have any wish they want granted by the mysterious Kyubey, and become magical girls and fight witches. However, fellow magical girl Homura Akemi seems intent on stopping Madoka from becoming a magical girl at any cost. Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings is a retelling of the first half of the TV anime series.
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Where is Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | Anime Times Amazon Channel | — |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Fetch TV |
| France | Animation Digital Network, Anime Digital Network Amazon Channel | — |
| Japan | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Anime Times Amazon Channel, FOD | Amazon Video |
About Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings
Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings is a 2012 Japanese-language thriller, animation and fantasy film directed by Yukihiro Miyamoto and Akiyuki Shinbo. The cast is led by Aoi Yuuki, Chiwa Saito, Eri Kitamura. It has a runtime of 2h 11m. Viewers rate it 7.5/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings was produced by SHAFT and made in Japan. It was released on October 5, 2012, and carries a PG-13 certification. At the box office it grossed around $6 million worldwide.
- Director
- Yukihiro Miyamoto, Akiyuki Shinbo
- Writers
- Gen Urobuchi
- Release date
- October 5, 2012
- Original language
- Japanese
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Box office
- $6 million
- Production
- SHAFT
Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings cast & crew
Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings was directed by Yukihiro Miyamoto and Akiyuki Shinbo and written by Gen Urobuchi.
The cast features Aoi Yuuki as Madoka Kaname (voice), Chiwa Saito as Homura Akemi (voice), Eri Kitamura as Sayaka Miki (voice), Kaori Mizuhashi as Mami Tomoe / Tatsuya Kaname (voice), Ai Nonaka as Kyoko Sakura (voice), and Emiri Kato as Kyubey (voice).
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Yuki Kajiura, cinematography is by Shinichiro Eto, and it was produced by Kozue Kananiwa and Yoshinao Doi.
Is Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings worth watching?
Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings holds an audience score of 7.5/10 from 145 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed thriller films.
At 2h 11m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy thriller, animation, and fantasy, Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings
Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings
Aoi Yuuki
Madoka Kaname (voice)
Chiwa Saito
Homura Akemi (voice)
Eri Kitamura
Sayaka Miki (voice)
Kaori Mizuhashi
Mami Tomoe / Tatsuya Kaname (voice)
Ai Nonaka
Kyoko Sakura (voice)
Emiri Kato
Kyubey (voice)
Ryoko Shintani
Hitomi Shizuki (voice)
Yuko Goto
Junko Kaname (voice)
Tetsuya Iwanaga
Tomohisa Kaname (voice)
Junko Iwao
Kazuko Saotome (voice)
Seiko Yoshida
Kyousuke Kamijou (voice)
Nobuo Tobita
Host (voice)
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Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings in United States?
Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings in?
Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings?
Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings runs 2 hours 11 minutes (131 minutes).
▸What is Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings rated?
Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings is rated PG-13. It holds a 7.5/10 audience score from 145 ratings.
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