5 Centimeters per Second (2007)
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5 Centimeters per Second is streaming in Japan on Netflix, Disney Plus, Hulu.
What the audience says
5 Centimeters per Second holds up as a perfectly decent Japanese film, if not a remarkable one. It holds a 7.3/10 on TMDB from 2,226 ratings, well above what most films manage.
Should you spend 63 minutes on it?
63 minutes of Japanese animation, leaning romance, fine for the whole family. Tight enough that it's an easy yes if you're undecided.
- Why
- 7.3/10 from 2,226 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you won't get past the format
- Best for
- A weekend afternoon with the family
Story
Three moments in Takaki's life: his relationship with Akari and their forced separation; his friendship with Kanae, who is secretly in love with him; the demands and disappointments of adulthood, an unhappy life in a cold city.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 3m — short |
| Watch with family? | G · Yes — family friendly |
| Genre | Animation / Romance |
| Language | Japanese |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Makoto Shinkai
Cast
Where to watch in Japan
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 5 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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