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Where to Watch The Garden of Words(2013)
Looking for where to watch The Garden of Words? You can currently find The Garden of Words online through Criterion Channel, HiDive, and Kanopy. Availability changes often, so we separate subscription, free, rental, and purchase options below.
Takao, who is training to become a shoemaker, skipped school and is sketching shoes in a Japanese-style garden. He meets a mysterious woman, Yukino, who is older than him. Then, without arranging the times, the two start to see each other again and again, but only on rainy days. They deepen their relationship and open up to each other. But the end of the rainy season soon approaches.
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The Garden of Words (2013), directed by Makoto Shinkai, is an animation film and is available to stream on 3 services in the US. It doesn't yet have widely-aggregated ratings. Originally released in 2013, it's now a streaming staple.
The film stars Miyu Irino, Kana Hanazawa, and Fumi Hirano. At 46 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 The Garden of Words online, the best option is Criterion Channel for subscribers, and it's also included with HiDive, so subscribers to any of those services can watch without an additional rental.
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- No — The Garden of Words isn't streaming on Netflix. It's currently available on Criterion Channel, HiDive.
- The Garden of Words is available to stream on Criterion Channel, HiDive in the US.
- No — The Garden of Words isn't streaming on Prime Video. It's currently available on Criterion Channel, HiDive.
- Yes — The Garden of Words is available to stream for free (with ads) on Kanopy, and it's also included with Criterion Channel, HiDive.
- The Garden of Words has a runtime of 46 minutes.
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