---
title: "Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings"
year: 2012
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/puella-magi-madoka-magica-the-movie-part-i-beginnings-2012"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 152042
imdb_id: "tt2205948"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 131
community_rating: 7.6
vote_count: 163
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings (2012) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/puella-magi-madoka-magica-the-movie-part-i-beginnings-2012

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings is a 2012 animated film that serves as a recap of the television series. It features newly animated footage and redone voice acting to retell the first half of the original anime story.

The film follows Madoka Kaname and Sayaka Miki as they are offered wishes by Kyubey to become magical girls. The narrative involves fighting witches and the interference of fellow magical girl Homura Akemi. It is categorized within the thriller, animation, and fantasy genres.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A middle-schooler is offered a wish in exchange for becoming a magical girl fighting witches."

### Why Watch
- Features newly animated footage
- Includes redone voice acting
- Provides a cinematic retelling of the television series

### Caveats & Content Note
- It serves as a recap of the original television series
- Tone & Suitability: This PG-13 rated animation blends fantasy and thriller elements with a runtime of approximately two hours.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #magical-girl-fantasy, #supernatural-thriller, #animated-mystery, #reimagined-narrative, #wish-granting-drama

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Fetch TV |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Yukihiro Miyamoto
- **Networks / Studios**: SHAFT

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Aoi Yuki** as *Madoka Kaname (voice)*
- **Chiwa Saito** as *Homura Akemi (voice)*
- **Eri Kitamura** as *Sayaka Miki (voice)*
- **Kaori Mizuhashi** as *Mami Tomoe / Tatsuya Kaname (voice)*
- **Ai Nonaka** as *Kyoko Sakura (voice)*
- **Emiri Kato** as *Kyubey (voice)*
- **Ryoko Shintani** as *Hitomi Shizuki (voice)*
- **Yuko Goto** as *Junko Kaname (voice)*
- **Tetsuya Iwanaga** as *Tomohisa Kaname (voice)*
- **Junko Iwao** as *Kazuko Saotome (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream this movie?
Availability on streaming services is not currently listed.

### Q: Is this movie worth watching?
The film offers a retelling of the TV series with redone voice acting and new animation.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The film has a runtime of approximately 2 hours and 11 minutes.

### Q: What episodes does this cover?
The movie is a retelling of the first half of the television anime series.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/152042)
- [Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/152042)
- [Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings](https://keyframe-staff-list.com/)
- [Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings](https://www.justwatch.com/)
- [Puella Magi Madoka Magica: Beginnings and Eternal - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puella_Magi_Madoka_Magica:_Beginnings_and_Eternal)
- [Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: The Beginning Story](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*