Only Yesterday
1991, Japanese. Directed by Isao Takahata.
I'm going on a trip with me.
In lyrical switches between the present and the past, Taeko contemplates the arc of her life, and wonders if she has been true to the dreams of her childhood self.
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
- PG
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Only Yesterday is streaming on Netflix in India.
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Cast & crew
- Isao TakahataDirector
- Miki ImaiTaeko Okajima (voice)
- Yoko HonnaTaeko Okajima as a Fifth Grader (voice)
- Toshiro YanagibaToshio (voice)
- Yorie YamashitaNanako Okajima (voice)
- Yuki MinowaYaeko Okajima (voice)
- Masahiro ItoTaeko's Father (voice)
- Michie TeradaTaeko's Mother (voice)
- Chie KitagawaTaeko's Grandmother (voice)
- Mayumi IzukaTsuneko Tani (voice)
- Mei OshitaniAiko (voice)
- Megumi KomineToko (voice)
- Sachiyo TakizawaRie (voice)
Details
- Released
- 20 July 1991
- Original title
- おもひでぽろぽろ
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Isao Takahata
- Box office
- $473K
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What Only Yesterday is based on
Only Yesterday is adapted from a manga.
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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Only Yesterday: quick answers
Is Only Yesterday worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 1,313 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Only Yesterday?
Only Yesterday runs 119 minutes (1h 59m).
Does Only Yesterday have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Only Yesterday. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Only Yesterday parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Only Yesterday is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Only Yesterday on?
Only Yesterday is streaming on Netflix in India. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like Only Yesterday?
If you liked Only Yesterday, try The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, Mai Mai Miracle, Summer Ghost.
Who directed Only Yesterday?
Only Yesterday (1991) was directed by Isao Takahata and stars Miki Imai, Yoko Honna, Toshiro Yanagiba.
What is Only Yesterday based on?
Only Yesterday is adapted from a manga.