Where to Watch Grave of the Fireflies(1988)

Grave of the Fireflies (1988), directed by Isao Takahata, is an animation film and is available to stream on 3 services in the US. With an IMDb score of 8.5/10 and 100% on Rotten Tomatoes from 6,476 ratings, it consistently ranks among the most acclaimed films in its genre. Released in 1988, it's a 1980s animation that continues to find new audiences through streaming.

The film stars Tsutomu Tatsumi, Ayano Shiraishi, and Yoshiko Shinohara. At 89 minutes, it's a quick watch. Its compact length makes it a strong pick for a mid-week watch when you don't want to commit a full evening to a single film.

If you're looking to watch Grave of the Fireflies online, the best option is Netflix for subscribers, and it's also included with Netflix Standard with Ads, so subscribers to any of those services can watch without an additional rental. Prefer not to add another subscription? You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. If you're picking what to watch next, it shares a vibe with Jarhead and Apocalypse Now, both of which are available to stream right now.