5 Centimeters per Second (2007)
Kernel Score: 82% · 2,115 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Animation, Romance, Drama
Released: 2007-03-03
Runtime: 63 minutes
Is 5 Centimeters per Second worth watching?
Worth watching. A short anime in three parts about a boy and the girl he loses touch with. It's beautiful and bittersweet, but it's also a quiet movie that leaves some viewers sad rather than satisfied.
Watch it if you
- love gorgeous animation
- like wistful stories about lost love
- want something short and moody
Skip it if you
- want a happy ending
- need a strong plot
Best for: Quiet night alone
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch 5 Centimeters per Second
- Stream: HBO Max
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Three moments in Takaki's life: his relationship with Akari and their forced separation; his friendship with Kanae, who is secretly in love with him; the demands and disappointments of adulthood, an unhappy life in a cold city.
5 Centimeters per Second parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that 5 Centimeters per Second is a gentle, melancholic PG-rated Japanese animated drama about young love, separation, and growing apart.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Kenji Mizuhashi as Takaki Tohno (voice)
- Yoshimi Kondou as Young Akari Shinohara (voice)
- Satomi Hanamura as Kanae Sumida (voice)
- Risa Mizuno as Kanae's Sister (voice)
- Ayaka Onoue as Akari Shinohara (voice)
- Yuka Terasaki as (voice)
- Yuko Nakamura as (voice)
- Masami Iwasaki as (voice)
- Ryou Naitou as (voice)
- Hiroshi Shimozaki as (voice)
5 Centimeters per Second FAQ
Is 5 Centimeters per Second worth watching?
Worth watching. A short anime in three parts about a boy and the girl he loses touch with. It's beautiful and bittersweet, but it's also a quiet movie that leaves some viewers sad rather than satisfied.
Where can I watch 5 Centimeters per Second?
In the US you can stream 5 Centimeters per Second on HBO Max and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is 5 Centimeters per Second OK for kids?
5 Centimeters per Second is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that 5 Centimeters per Second is a gentle, melancholic PG-rated Japanese animated drama about young love, separation, and growing apart.
What movies are like 5 Centimeters per Second?
If you liked 5 Centimeters per Second, try Your Name., The Garden of Words, Weathering with You and Suzume.