

The Girl Who Leapt Through Time
2006, Japanese. Directed by Mamoru Hosoda.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
- NR
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Worth the Hype
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Where to watch The Girl Who Leapt Through Time
The Girl Who Leapt Through Time is streaming on HBO Max in India.
Availability in India as of 13 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Cast & crew
- Mamoru HosodaDirector
- Riisa NakaMakoto Konno (voice)
- Takuya IshidaChiaki Mamiya (voice)
- Mitsutaka ItakuraKousuke Tsuda (voice)
- Ayami KakiuchiYuri Hayakawa (voice)
- Mitsuki TanimuraKaho Fujitani (voice)
- Yuki SekidoMiyuki Konno (voice)
- Utawaka KatsuraMakoto's Father (voice)
- Midori AndoMakoto's Mother (voice)
- Fumihiko TachikiFukushima (voice)
- Keiko YamamotoAuntie (voice)
- Shiori YokohariMoriko Uesugi (voice)
- Sonoka MatsuokaSekimi Nowake (voice)
Details
- Released
- 15 July 2006
- Original title
- 時をかける少女
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Satoko Okudera
- Box office
- $3.5M
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What The Girl Who Leapt Through Time is based on
The Girl Who Leapt Through Time is based on The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (1965) by Yasutaka Tsutsui, published by Kadokawa Shoten.
1965
The Girl Who Leapt Through Time
By Yasutaka Tsutsui
Published by Kadokawa Shoten
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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The Girl Who Leapt Through Time: quick answers
Is The Girl Who Leapt Through Time worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.8/10 from 2,350 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Girl Who Leapt Through Time?
The Girl Who Leapt Through Time runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Does The Girl Who Leapt Through Time have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Girl Who Leapt Through Time. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Girl Who Leapt Through Time parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Girl Who Leapt Through Time is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Girl Who Leapt Through Time on?
The Girl Who Leapt Through Time is streaming on HBO Max in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Girl Who Leapt Through Time?
If you liked The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, try Your Name., Patema Inverted, The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya.
Who directed The Girl Who Leapt Through Time?
The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (2006) was directed by Mamoru Hosoda and stars Riisa Naka, Takuya Ishida, Mitsutaka Itakura.
What is The Girl Who Leapt Through Time based on?
The Girl Who Leapt Through Time is based on The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (1965) by Yasutaka Tsutsui, published by Kadokawa Shoten.