Hal
2013, Japanese. Directed by Ryotaro Makihara.
Kurumi’s heart was broken by the sudden death of her boyfriend in a tragic airplane accident. By melding futuristic technology with the binary equivalent of human emotion, a brilliant scientist created an ultra-lifelike robotic surrogate to take Hal’s place – and lure Kurumi from her shroud of solitude.
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Post-credits
- Yes, stay
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
- NR
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Where to watch Hal
Hal isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 8 June 2013.
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Cast & crew
- Ryotaro MakiharaDirector
- Yoshimasa HosoyaHal (voice)
- Yoko HikasaKurumi (voice)
- Mamoru MiyanoRyuu (voice)
- Shinpachi TsujiAranami (voice)
- Tamio OhkiTokio (voice)
- Ako MayamaTsukiko (voice)
- Hikari YonoRumiko (voice)
- Showko TsudaMami (voice)
- IkkiNepali (voice)
- Kanami SatouMegane (voice)
- Hiroki GotoMaru (voice)
- Arisa NishiguchiHat (voice)
Details
- Released
- 8 June 2013
- Original title
- ハル
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Tsutomu Izumi, Tokiko Mega
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Hal: quick answers
Is Hal worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.0/10 from 134 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Hal?
Hal runs 60 minutes (1h 0m).
Does Hal have a post-credits scene?
Yes. Hal has scenes during and after the credits, so don’t leave early.
Hal parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Hal is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Hal on?
Hal isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 8 June 2013. (Checked 1 November 2026.)
What movies are like Hal?
If you liked Hal, try Voices of a Distant Star, Her Blue Sky, Dragon Ball Z: The History of Trunks.
Who directed Hal?
Hal (2013) was directed by Ryotaro Makihara and stars Yoshimasa Hosoya, Yoko Hikasa, Mamoru Miyano.