From Up on Poppy Hill 2011
“Let’s walk facing upwards.”
What is From Up on Poppy Hill?
From Up on Poppy Hill is a film first released in 2011. Catalogued under Animation, Drama.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2011
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 91 minutes
- Release date
- Jul 16, 2011
- Studios
- Studio Ghibli, Mitsubishi, Kodansha
- Genres
- Animation, Drama
- Updated
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Overview
From Up on Poppy Hill is a film first released in 2011. Catalogued under Animation, Drama. Produced and broadcast by Studio Ghibli, Mitsubishi, Kodansha. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“In 1963 Yokohama, two teens forge a friendship amid post‑war optimism and hidden pasts.”
- Beautiful hand‑drawn animation
- Thoughtful look at post‑war Japan
- Gentle coming‑of-age story
- Mystery unfolds slowly
Watch it if you enjoy gentle historical dramas with subtle romance and beautifully crafted animation.
The film’s gentle tone and PG rating make it suitable for most audiences, though younger viewers may need parental guidance for subtle emotional themes.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the setting of the film?
It takes place in Yokohama, Japan, in 1963.
Who directed the film?
The film was directed by Goro Miyazaki.
What genre and rating does the film have?
It is an animated drama with a PG rating.
How long is the film?
The runtime is about 1 hour and 31 minutes.
When was the film released in the United States?
It was released in the US on November 16, 2012.