Grave of the Fireflies
火垂るの墓 · Isao Takahata
Grave of the Fireflies is a animation and drama movie released in 1988, directed by Isao Takahata, starring 辰巳努, 白石綾乃 and 志乃原良子. It runs 1h 29min and is rated NR in Brazil. In Brazil, it is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads.
Official synopsis
Why do fireflies have to die so soon?
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.
Available to stream
- Theaters in Brazil 07/26/1989
- Theatrical re-release 08/20/2026
- Streaming · Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads available
Where to watch Grave of the Fireflies
Availability in Brazil · updated 03/10/2026
Trailer for Grave of the Fireflies
Ghibli Fest 2025 Trailer [Subtitled] · YouTube
Cast of Grave of the Fireflies
18 actors
辰巳努
as Seita (voice)
白石綾乃
as Setsuko (voice)
志乃原良子
as Mother (voice)
山口朱美
as Auntie (voice)
Masayo Sakai
as Woman who takes care of Setsuko (voice)
Kozo Hashida
as Obayashi Chairman (voice)
Kazumi Nozaki
as Cousin (voice)
Yoshio Matsuoka
as Gosaku (voice)
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田中浩
as Person in Bank (voice)
Michio Denpo
as Station Worker / Doctor (voice)
Shiro Tamaki
as Person in Bank (voice)
Mika Sekita
as Nurse (voice)
森脇京子
as (voice)
- Director
- Isao Takahata
- Cinematography
- 小山信夫
- Editing
- Takeshi Seyama
- Music
- 間宮芳生
- Production
- 原徹
- Screenplay
- Isao Takahata
Frequently asked questions about Grave of the Fireflies
Where to watch Grave of the Fireflies?
In Brazil, Grave of the Fireflies is available on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads.
Is Grave of the Fireflies on any streaming service?
Yes. It is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads.
Is Grave of the Fireflies on Netflix?
Yes. Grave of the Fireflies is available on Netflix in Brazil.
How long is Grave of the Fireflies?
Grave of the Fireflies runs 1h 29min (89 minutes).
What is the age rating of Grave of the Fireflies?
In Brazil, it is rated NR.
What year did Grave of the Fireflies come out?
Grave of the Fireflies came out in 1988. In Brazil, it opened in theaters on 07/26/1989.
How much did Grave of the Fireflies gross?
Grave of the Fireflies grossed US$ 842,132 worldwide. Its budget was US$ 3.7 million.
Grave of the Fireflies details
- Status
- Released
- Original title
- 火垂るの墓
- Original language
- Japanese
- Countries
- Japan
- Production companies
- Studio Ghibli
- Budget
- US$ 3.7 million
- Worldwide box office
- US$ 842,132
- Official website
- gkids.com
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