Grave of the Fireflies (1988)
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.
Where to watch Grave of the Fireflies
Region: United States
Stream
Netflix
Netflix Standard with AdsRent
Amazon VideoBuy
Amazon VideoAvailability changes often — the service's own page has the final word.
Director: Isao Takahata
Cast: Tsutomu Tatsumi, Ayano Shiraishi, Yoshiko Shinohara, Akemi Yamaguchi, Masayo Sakai, Kozo Hashida, Kazumi Nozaki, Yoshio Matsuoka
Keep track of Grave of the Fireflies
Mark it as watched, rate it, add it to your list and see what your friends think. Free on iPhone, Android and the web.
In This Corner of the World
The Boy and the Heron
When the Wind Blows
Mirai
Kensuke's Kingdom
Waiting for Anya
Giovanni's Island
The Breadwinner
The Sky Crawlers
Barefoot Gen 2
The Island on Bird Street
Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero