A Letter to Momo (2012)
Kernel Score: 82% · 395 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Comedy, Fantasy, Animation, Drama, Family
Released: 2012-04-21
Runtime: 120 minutes
Where to watch A Letter to Momo
- Free with ads: Kanopy
- Rent: Fandango At Home
- Buy: Apple TV, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
A shy 11-year-old's life takes a strange turn when she discovers three hungry goblins living in the attic of her new house. She misses her old life. She misses her father so very much. Until she makes some new ghoulish friends.
A Letter to Momo parents' guide: ages 6+
Parents need to know that A Letter to Momo is a gentle family fantasy-drama about a girl coping with grief and new supernatural friends.
- Violence & scariness: None — No meaningful violence; mild fantasy elements involving goblins.
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
Hiroyuki Okiura
Cast
- Karen Miyama as Momo Miyaura (voice)
- Yûka as Ikuko Miyaura (voice)
- Toshiyuki Nishida as Iwa (voice)
- Koichi Yamadera as Kawa (voice)
- Cho as Mame (voice)
- Yoshisada Sakaguchi as Great Grandfather (voice)
- Ikuko Tani as Great Grandmother (voice)
- Takeo Ogawa as Koichi (voice)
- Daizaburō Arakawa as Kazuo Miyaura (voice)
- Kota Fuji as Yota (voice)
A Letter to Momo FAQ
Is A Letter to Momo good?
A Letter to Momo has an 82% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 395 audience ratings.
Where can I watch A Letter to Momo?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and rent it from Fandango At Home.
Is A Letter to Momo OK for kids?
A Letter to Momo is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 6+. Parents need to know that A Letter to Momo is a gentle family fantasy-drama about a girl coping with grief and new supernatural friends.
What movies are like A Letter to Momo?
If you liked A Letter to Momo, try Spirited Away, The Boy and the Beast, My Neighbor Totoro and Hotel Transylvania.