Children Who Chase Lost Voices (2011)
Kernel Score: 80% · 773 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Animation, Adventure, Fantasy, Family
Released: 2011-05-07
Runtime: 116 minutes
Where to watch Children Who Chase Lost Voices
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US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
The film centers on Asuna, a young girl who spends her solitary days listening to the mysterious music emanating from the crystal radio she received from her late father as a memento. One day while walking home she is attacked by a fearsome monster and saved by a mysterious boy named Shun. However, Shun disappears and Asuna embarks on a journey of adventure to the land of Agartha with her teacher Mr. Morisaki to meet a Shun again. Through her journey she comes to know the cruelty and beauty of the world, as well as loss.
Children Who Chase Lost Voices parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that Children Who Chase Lost Voices is a PG animated fantasy adventure involving a young girl's journey through a mystical underworld.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Includes a monster attack and adventure peril typical of PG fantasy animation.
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
- Hisako Kanemoto as Asuna Watase (voice)
- Kazuhiko Inoue as Ryuji Morisaki (voice)
- Miyu Irino as Shin / Shun (voice)
- Rina Hidaka as Mana (voice)
- Fumiko Orikasa as Asuna's Mother (voice)
- Sumi Shimamoto as Risa (voice)
- Junko Takeuchi as Mimi (voice)
- Kanae Itou as Seri (voice)
- Tamio Ohki as Old Man from Amaurot (voice)
- Aki Kanada as Student (voice)
Children Who Chase Lost Voices FAQ
Is Children Who Chase Lost Voices good?
Children Who Chase Lost Voices has an 80% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 773 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Children Who Chase Lost Voices?
In the US you can stream Children Who Chase Lost Voices on HBO Max and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Children Who Chase Lost Voices OK for kids?
Children Who Chase Lost Voices is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that Children Who Chase Lost Voices is a PG animated fantasy adventure involving a young girl's journey through a mystical underworld.
What movies are like Children Who Chase Lost Voices?
If you liked Children Who Chase Lost Voices, try Tales from Earthsea, Hotarubi no Mori e, Suzume and Drifting Home.