

When Marnie Was There
“Promise we'll remain a secret, forever.”
Upon being sent to live with relatives in the countryside due to an illness, an emotionally distant adolescent girl becomes obsessed with an abandoned mansion and infatuated with a girl who lives there - a girl who may or may not be real.
Where to watch When Marnie Was There in United States
Click a service to open When Marnie Was There there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is When Marnie Was There streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | Netflix | — |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Netflix Kids, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Canada | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Germany | Netflix, Netflix Kids, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store |
| Brazil | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| South Korea | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | wavve |
About When Marnie Was There
When Marnie Was There is a 2014 Japanese-language animation, drama and family film directed by Hiromasa Yonebayashi. The cast is led by Sara Takatsuki, Kasumi Arimura, Nanako Matsushima. It has a runtime of 1h 43m. Viewers rate it 7.9/10 across 2000 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max.
When Marnie Was There was produced by Studio Ghibli, Hakuhodo DY Media Partners, and KDDI and made in Japan. It was released on July 19, 2014, and carries a PG certification. At the box office it grossed around $35 million worldwide.
- Director
- Hiromasa Yonebayashi
- Writers
- Masashi Ando, Keiko Niwa, Hiromasa Yonebayashi
- Release date
- July 19, 2014
- Original language
- Japanese
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Box office
- $35 million
- Production
- Studio Ghibli, Hakuhodo DY Media Partners, KDDI
When Marnie Was There cast & crew
When Marnie Was There was directed by Hiromasa Yonebayashi and written by Masashi Ando, Keiko Niwa, and Hiromasa Yonebayashi.
The cast features Sara Takatsuki as Anna Sasaki (voice), Kasumi Arimura as Marnie (voice), Nanako Matsushima as Yoriko Sasaki (voice), Susumu Terajima as Kiyomasa Oiwa (voice), Toshie Negishi as Setsu Oiwa (voice), and Ryoko Moriyama as Elderly Lady (voice).
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Takatsugu Muramatsu, cinematography is by Atsushi Okui, and it was produced by Koji Hoshino and Yoshiaki Nishimura.
Is When Marnie Was There worth watching?
When Marnie Was There holds an audience score of 7.9/10 from 1,972 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed animation films.
At 1h 43m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy animation, drama, and family, When Marnie Was There is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch When Marnie Was There
In United States, you can stream When Marnie Was There on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
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.
Rate & review
Your rating and review are saved privately in this browser — no account needed.
Cast of When Marnie Was There

Sara Takatsuki
Anna Sasaki (voice)

Kasumi Arimura
Marnie (voice)

Nanako Matsushima
Yoriko Sasaki (voice)

Susumu Terajima
Kiyomasa Oiwa (voice)

Toshie Negishi
Setsu Oiwa (voice)

Ryoko Moriyama
Elderly Lady (voice)

Kazuko Yoshiyuki
Nanny (voice)

Hitomi Kuroki
Hisako (voice)

Hiroyuki Morisaki
Art Teacher (voice)

Takuma Otoo
Neighborhood Association Officer (voice)

Hana Sugisaki
Sayaka (voice)

Bari Suzuki
Elderly Lady 2 (voice)
When Marnie Was There — FAQs
▸Where can I watch When Marnie Was There in United States?
When Marnie Was There is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max in United States.
▸Is When Marnie Was There on HBO Max Amazon Channel?
Yes — When Marnie Was There is currently available on HBO Max Amazon Channel in United States.
▸What language is When Marnie Was There in?
When Marnie Was There is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is When Marnie Was There?
When Marnie Was There runs 1 hours 43 minutes (103 minutes).
▸What is When Marnie Was There rated?
When Marnie Was There is rated PG. It holds a 7.9/10 audience score from 1,972 ratings.











