1988 · movie · NR · 1h 29m
Grave of the Fireflies
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Is Grave of the Fireflies on Netflix?
Yes. Grave of the Fireflies (1988) is streaming on Netflix in the US.
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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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| Signal | Value | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| TMDB | 8.4/10 | 100% of base score |
| Popularity | 10 | none |
Grave of the Fireflies: common questions
Is Grave of the Fireflies on Netflix?
Yes. Grave of the Fireflies (1988) is streaming on Netflix in the US.
Where can I watch Grave of the Fireflies?
Grave of the Fireflies (1988) is included with a Netflix subscription in the US.
Is Grave of the Fireflies worth watching?
It scores 82.4/100 on our blended rating, which puts it in A-tier: excellent.
How long is Grave of the Fireflies?
Grave of the Fireflies runs 1h 29m (89 minutes).
What is Grave of the Fireflies rated?
Grave of the Fireflies is rated NR in the US.
Who is in Grave of the Fireflies?
Grave of the Fireflies stars Tsutomu Tatsumi, Ayano Shiraishi, Yoshiko Shinohara, Akemi Yamaguchi.
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Availability last verified September 22, 2026. Ratings from TMDB. Streaming data from JustWatch via TMDB.