Mary and The Witch's Flower (2017)
Mary and The Witch's Flower is streaming in Japan on Netflix, Hulu.
The verdict
Mary and The Witch's Flower earns its keep as a steady Japanese film that knows its audience. It's sitting at 7.2/10 on TMDB across 939 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. The 103-minute runtime sits in the comfortable middle. In Japan you can stream it on Netflix, Hulu.
Should you spend 1h 43m on it?
1h 43m of Japanese animation with adventure threaded through, fine for the whole family. Runs about as long as you'd expect, so no scheduling gymnastics needed.
- Why
- 7.2/10 from 939 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you want live action tonight
- Best for
- An evening with the household together
Story
Mary Smith, a young girl who lives with her great-aunt in the countryside, follows a mysterious cat into the nearby forest where she finds a strange flower and an old broom, none of which is as ordinary as it seems.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 43m |
| Watch with family? | G · Yes — family friendly |
| Genre | Animation / Adventure |
| Language | Japanese |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Hiromasa Yonebayashi
Cast
Where to watch in Japan
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 27 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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