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When Marnie Was There

2014·Movie·PG·103 min·7.9(1,972)

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.

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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
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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.

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Cast of When Marnie Was There

Sara Takatsuki

Sara Takatsuki

Anna Sasaki (voice)

Kasumi Arimura

Kasumi Arimura

Marnie (voice)

Nanako Matsushima

Nanako Matsushima

Yoriko Sasaki (voice)

Susumu Terajima

Susumu Terajima

Kiyomasa Oiwa (voice)

Toshie Negishi

Toshie Negishi

Setsu Oiwa (voice)

Ryoko Moriyama

Ryoko Moriyama

Elderly Lady (voice)

Kazuko Yoshiyuki

Kazuko Yoshiyuki

Nanny (voice)

Hitomi Kuroki

Hitomi Kuroki

Hisako (voice)

Hiroyuki Morisaki

Hiroyuki Morisaki

Art Teacher (voice)

Takuma Otoo

Takuma Otoo

Neighborhood Association Officer (voice)

Hana Sugisaki

Hana Sugisaki

Sayaka (voice)

Bari Suzuki

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.

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