Where to watch Grave of the Fireflies (1988)
Why do fireflies have to die so soon?
As of 13 October 2026, Grave of the Fireflies (1988) is streaming in India on Netflix.
Story
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.
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Tsutomu TatsumiSeita (voice)
Ayano ShiraishiSetsuko (voice)
Yoshiko ShinoharaMother (voice)- AYAkemi YamaguchiAuntie (voice)
- MSMasayo SakaiWoman who takes care of Setsuko (voice)
- KHKozo HashidaObayashi Chairman (voice)
- KNKazumi NozakiCousin (voice)
- YMYoshio MatsuokaGosaku (voice)
- MKMasahiro KanetakeAunt's House Guest (voice)
- KYKiyoshi YanagawaPatrolman (voice)
- HMHajime MakiMan who arrests Seita (voice)
- AOAtsuo OmotemPerson in Bank (voice)
Director: Isao Takahata
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Grave of the Fireflies in India?
As of 13 October 2026, Grave of the Fireflies (1988) is streaming in India on Netflix.
Where can I watch Grave of the Fireflies in the US?
As of 13 October 2026, Grave of the Fireflies (1988) is streaming in the US on Netflix. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
Where can I watch Grave of the Fireflies in the UK?
As of 13 October 2026, Grave of the Fireflies (1988) is streaming in the UK on Netflix. You can also rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Sky Store.
Where can I watch Grave of the Fireflies in Pakistan?
As of 13 October 2026, Grave of the Fireflies (1988) is streaming in Pakistan on Netflix.
Where can I watch Grave of the Fireflies in Germany?
As of 13 October 2026, Grave of the Fireflies (1988) is streaming in Germany on Netflix.
Is Grave of the Fireflies on Netflix?
Yes. As of 13 October 2026, Grave of the Fireflies is on Netflix in India, the US, the UK, Pakistan and Germany.
Who is in the cast of Grave of the Fireflies?
Grave of the Fireflies stars Tsutomu Tatsumi, Ayano Shiraishi, Yoshiko Shinohara, Akemi Yamaguchi and Masayo Sakai, and is directed by Isao Takahata.
How long is Grave of the Fireflies and is it any good?
Grave of the Fireflies runs 1h 29m and has an average user rating of 8.5/10 from 6,874 votes.