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Grave of the Fireflies (1988) – Official Trailer, Cast & Details
Grave of the Fireflies at a Glance
Grave of the Fireflies is a 1988 animation, drama and war film helmed by Isao Takahata, featuring Tsutomu Tatsumi, Ayano Shiraishi and Yoshiko Shinohara. It is 1 hour 29 minutes long and came out on April 16, 1988. Grave of the Fireflies has a TMDB rating of 8.4 out of 10 based on 6,832 votes and is rated NR in the United States.
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Storyline & Synopsis
In the final months of World War II, 14-year-old Seita and his sister Setsuko are orphaned when their mother is killed during an air raid in Kobe, Japan. After a falling out with their aunt, they move into an abandoned bomb shelter. With no surviving relatives and their emergency rations depleted, Seita and Setsuko struggle to survive.
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Tsutomu Tatsumi
Seita (voice)
Ayano Shiraishi
Setsuko (voice)
Yoshiko Shinohara
Mother (voice)
Akemi Yamaguchi
Auntie (voice)
Masayo Sakai
Woman who takes care of Setsuko (voice)
Kozo Hashida
Obayashi Chairman (voice)
Kazumi Nozaki
Cousin (voice)
Yoshio Matsuoka
Gosaku (voice)
Masahiro Kanetake
Aunt's House Guest (voice)
Kiyoshi Yanagawa
Patrolman (voice)
Hajime Maki
Man who arrests Seita (voice)
Atsuo Omotem
Person in Bank (voice)
Frequently Asked Questions About Grave of the Fireflies
What is the release date of Grave of the Fireflies?
Grave of the Fireflies was released on April 16, 1988.
How long is Grave of the Fireflies?
Grave of the Fireflies runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).
Who is in the cast of Grave of the Fireflies?
Grave of the Fireflies stars Tsutomu Tatsumi as Seita (voice), Ayano Shiraishi as Setsuko (voice), Yoshiko Shinohara as Mother (voice) and Akemi Yamaguchi as Auntie (voice). The cast also includes Masayo Sakai, Kozo Hashida, Kazumi Nozaki and Yoshio Matsuoka.
Who directed Grave of the Fireflies?
Grave of the Fireflies was directed by Isao Takahata. The screenplay is credited to Isao Takahata.
What kind of movie is Grave of the Fireflies?
Grave of the Fireflies is listed on TMDB as a mix of animation, drama and war.
What is Grave of the Fireflies rated?
Grave of the Fireflies is rated NR in the United States. On TMDB it has an average user score of 8.4/10 from 6,832 votes.
Where can I watch the Grave of the Fireflies trailer?
You can watch the official trailer for Grave of the Fireflies, "Ghibli Fest 2025 Trailer [Subtitled]", for free on this 123Movies page. It is embedded from YouTube.
What should I watch if I liked Grave of the Fireflies?
Movies TMDB recommends alongside Grave of the Fireflies include In This Corner of the World (2016), The Boy and the Heron (2023), When the Wind Blows (1986), Kensuke's Kingdom (2024) and Mirai (2018).
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