---
title: "When Marnie Was There"
year: 2014
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/when-marnie-was-there-2014"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 242828
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 103
community_rating: 7.9
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG"
---

# When Marnie Was There (2014) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/when-marnie-was-there-2014

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

When Marnie Was There is a film first released in 2014. Catalogued under Animation, Drama, Family. Produced and broadcast by Studio Ghibli, Hakuhodo DY Media Partners, KDDI. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A lonely teen discovers a mysterious girl in an abandoned mansion."

### Why Watch
- Beautiful hand-drawn animation creates a gentle visual tone.
- Thoughtful exploration of loneliness and imagination.

### Caveats & Content Note
- Pacing is slow, which may not suit viewers seeking fast action.
- Tone & Suitability: Suitable for all ages, though its melancholic tone may resonate more with older children and adults.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: quiet, mysterious, emotional

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/when-marnie-was-there-2014#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Hiromasa Yonebayashi
- **Networks / Studios**: Studio Ghibli, Hakuhodo DY Media Partners, KDDI

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Sara Takatsuki** as *Anna Sasaki (voice)*
- **Kasumi Arimura** as *Marnie (voice)*
- **Nanako Matsushima** as *Yoriko Sasaki (voice)*
- **Susumu Terajima** as *Kiyomasa Oiwa (voice)*
- **Toshie Negishi** as *Setsu Oiwa (voice)*
- **Ryoko Moriyama** as *Elderly Lady (voice)*
- **Kazuko Yoshiyuki** as *Nanny (voice)*
- **Hitomi Kuroki** as *Hisako (voice)*
- **Hiroyuki Morisaki** as *Art Teacher (voice)*
- **Takuma Otoo** as *Neighborhood Association Officer (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the premise of the film?
It follows an emotionally distant adolescent girl sent to the countryside who becomes fascinated by an abandoned mansion and a mysterious girl who may not be real.

### Q: What genre does the movie belong to?
The film is an animated drama with family-friendly themes.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately one hour and forty-three minutes.

### Q: What is the film’s rating?
It is rated PG, indicating it is suitable for general audiences.

### Q: Is the story grounded in reality or does it include fantastical elements?
The narrative blends realistic emotions with a hint of mystery, leaving the existence of the other girl ambiguous.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [When Marnie Was There — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/242828)

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