Film
From Up on Poppy Hill
2011· PG· 1h 31m· Animation· Drama
“Let’s walk facing upwards.”
Set in Yokohama in 1963, "From Up on Poppy Hill" navigates the tender romance between high school students Umi and Shun, amidst Japan's post-war reconstruction and the impending 1964 Olympics. The film captures the tension between optimism and conflict as the youth grapple with their nation's turbulent history. As Umi and Shun's friendship deepens, a hidden truth surfaces, threatening to disrupt their budding relationship and challenge their hopes for a brighter future.
2011-07-16
Where to Watch
Stream
Availability data via TMDB (US). Links open the provider’s site.
Cast & Characters
Select anyone for a tight summary — the full story lives on their Person page.
Key Crew
DirectorGoro Miyazaki
ScreenplayHayao Miyazaki
ProducerChizuru Takahashi
Director of PhotographyAtsushi Okui
Original Music ComposerSatoshi Takebe
EditorTakeshi Seyama
Full cast & crew (30 cast · 50 crew)
Details
Released2011-07-16
Runtime1h 31m · PG
StatusReleased
StudiosStudio Ghibli · Mitsubishi · Kodansha
Budget$22M
Box office$61M
LanguagesJapanese
CountriesJapan
Rating7.5/10 · 1948 votes
Original languageja
← All film · Wikidata Q194726