The Girl Who Leapt Through Time
2006
The Girl Who Leapt Through Time

Quick Info

Year
2006
Director
Mamoru Hosoda
Duration
98 min
Language
JA
Country
JP
Box Office
$3M

External Ratings

IMDb7.8
🍅 Rotten Tomatoes78%
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The Girl Who Leapt Through Time

Mamoru Hosoda200698mJA

Our Rating

7.9/10
7.9/10
Story
8/10
Acting
7.8/10
Direction
7.6/10
Cinematography
7.4/10
Music

Overview

When 17-year-old Makoto Konno gains the ability to 'leap' backwards through time, she immediately sets about improving her grades and preventing personal mishaps. However, she soon realises that changing the past isn't as simple as it seems, and eventually, will have to rely on her new powers to shape the future of herself and her friends.

Rating Breakdown

Story
7.9
Acting
8
Direction
7.8
Cinematography
7.6
Music
7.4

Pros

  • Exceptional dramatic depth
  • Outstanding performances
  • Emotionally powerful story

Cons

  • Slow pacing in some scenes
  • Requires close attention

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