The Girl Who Leapt Through Time

Name: The Girl Who Leapt Through Time
Genre: Fantasy, Animation, Drama, Science Fiction
Released: 2006-07-15
Duration: 1 h 38 min
Rating: 7.8
Cast: Riisa Naka, Takuya Ishida, Mitsutaka Itakura, Ayami Kakiuchi, Mitsuki Tanimura

2006·Movie·NR·98 min·★ 7.8(2,259)

Fantasy Animation Drama Science Fiction More Japanese titles

“There is a future that we can't wait for.”

When 17-year-old Makoto Konno gains the ability to 'leap' backwards through time, she immediately sets about improving her grades and preventing personal mishaps. However, she soon realises that changing the past isn't as simple as it seems, and eventually, will have to rely on her new powers to shape the future of herself and her friends.

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About The Girl Who Leapt Through Time

The Girl Who Leapt Through Time is a 2006 Japanese-language fantasy, animation and drama film directed by Mamoru Hosoda. The cast is led by Riisa Naka, Takuya Ishida, Mitsutaka Itakura. It has a runtime of 1h 38m. Viewers rate it 7.8/10 across 2300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max.

The Girl Who Leapt Through Time was produced by Madhouse, Happinet Pictures, and KADOKAWA and made in Japan. It was released on July 15, 2006, and carries a NR certification. At the box office it grossed around $3 million worldwide.

Director: Mamoru Hosoda
Writers: Satoko Okudera
Release date: July 15, 2006
OTT release: September 15, 2022
Original language: Japanese
Age rating: NR
Status: Released
Country: Japan
Box office: $3 million
Production: Madhouse, Happinet Pictures, KADOKAWA

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The Girl Who Leapt Through Time cast & crew

The Girl Who Leapt Through Time was directed by Mamoru Hosoda and written by Satoko Okudera.

The cast features Riisa Naka as Makoto Konno (voice), Takuya Ishida as Chiaki Mamiya (voice), Mitsutaka Itakura as Kousuke Tsuda (voice), Ayami Kakiuchi as Yuri Hayakawa (voice), Mitsuki Tanimura as Kaho Fujitani (voice), and Yuki Sekido as Miyuki Konno (voice).

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Kiyoshi Yoshida, cinematography is by Yoshihiro Tomita, and it was produced by Yuichiro Saito and Jungo Maruta.

Is The Girl Who Leapt Through Time worth watching?

The Girl Who Leapt Through Time holds an audience score of 7.8/10 from 2,259 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed fantasy films.

At 1h 38m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy fantasy, animation, and drama, The Girl Who Leapt Through Time is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The Girl Who Leapt Through Time

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It first became available to stream digitally on September 15, 2022.

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