A Whisker Away
2020, Japanese. Directed by Tomotaka Shibayama & Junichi Sato.
The magic that brought us closer.
A peculiar girl transforms into a cat to catch her crush's attention. But before she realizes it, the line between human and animal starts to blur.
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
- U/A 7+
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Where to watch A Whisker Away
A Whisker Away is streaming on Netflix in India.
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Cast & crew
- Tomotaka ShibayamaDirector
- Junichi SatoDirector
- Mirai ShidaMiyo Sasaki / Taro (voice)
- Natsuki HanaeKento Hinode (voice)
- Koichi YamaderaMask Seller (voice)
- Hiroaki OgiKusugi (voice)
- Minako KotobukiYoriko Fukase (voice)
- Kensho OnoMasamichi Isami (voice)
- Susumu ChibaYoji Sasaki (voice)
- Ayako KawasumiKaoru Mizutani (voice)
- Sayaka OharaMiki Saito (voice)
- Daisuke NamikawaTomoya Sakaguchi (voice)
- Eri KitamuraKinako (voice)
- Shin-ichiro MikiKakinuma (voice)
Details
- Released
- 18 June 2020
- Original title
- 泣きたい私は猫をかぶる
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Mari Okada
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A Whisker Away: quick answers
Is A Whisker Away worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 7.9/10 from 1,530 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is A Whisker Away?
A Whisker Away runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Does A Whisker Away have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for A Whisker Away. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
A Whisker Away parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
A Whisker Away is rated U/A 7+ in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is A Whisker Away on?
A Whisker Away is streaming on Netflix in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Whisker Away?
If you liked A Whisker Away, try Over the Sky, Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dreaming Girl, The Cat Returns.
Who directed A Whisker Away?
A Whisker Away (2020) was directed by Tomotaka Shibayama and Junichi Sato and stars Mirai Shida, Natsuki Hanae, Koichi Yamadera.