Grave of the Fireflies
2005, Japanese. Directed by Tōya Satō.
Hisako loses her home in Tokyo to Allied bombing. With her husband fighting somewhere in Asia, she and her two children evacuate to a suburb of Kobe, where they share a house with Hisako's cousin, Kyoko. Kobe is bombed and Kyoko is killed. Hisako is forced to take care of Kyoko's two children in addition to her own, but there is not enough food for everyone.
- Runtime
- 2h 28m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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- Released
- 1 November 2005
- Original title
- 火垂るの墓
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Yumiko Inoue
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What Grave of the Fireflies is based on
Grave of the Fireflies is based on Grave of the Fireflies (1967) by Akiyuki Nosaka.
1967
Grave of the Fireflies
By Akiyuki Nosaka
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Grave of the Fireflies: quick answers
Is Grave of the Fireflies worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 8.0/10 from 123 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Grave of the Fireflies?
Grave of the Fireflies runs 148 minutes (2h 28m).
Does Grave of the Fireflies have a post-credits scene?
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Grave of the Fireflies parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Grave of the Fireflies yet.
Which OTT platform is Grave of the Fireflies on?
Grave of the Fireflies isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 November 2005. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Grave of the Fireflies?
If you liked Grave of the Fireflies, try Tokyo Twilight, Kabei: Our Mother, Rhapsody in August.
Who directed Grave of the Fireflies?
Grave of the Fireflies (2005) was directed by Tōya Satō and stars Hoshi Ishida, Mao Sasaki, Ikki Sawamura.
What is Grave of the Fireflies based on?
Grave of the Fireflies is based on Grave of the Fireflies (1967) by Akiyuki Nosaka.