Mirai (2018)
Kernel Score: 79% · 828 TMDB ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Animation, Family, Fantasy, Adventure, Drama
Released: 2018-07-20
Runtime: 98 minutes
Where to watch Mirai
- Rent: Prime Video, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-11-11.
Overview
Unhappy after his new baby sister displaces him, four-year-old Kun begins meeting people and pets from his family's history in their unique house in order to help him become the big brother he was meant to be.
Mirai parents' guide: all ages
Parents need to know that Mirai is a gentle animated family fantasy about a boy adjusting to a new sibling.
- Violence & scariness: A little — Mild fantasy peril as the boy travels through family history.
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
- Moka Kamishiraishi as Kun (voice)
- Haru Kuroki as Mirai (voice)
- Gen Hoshino as Father (voice)
- Kumiko Aso as Mother (voice)
- Mitsuo Yoshihara as Mysterious Man (voice)
- Yoshiko Miyazaki as Grandmother (voice)
- Koji Yakusho as Grandfather (voice)
- Masaharu Fukuyama as Young Man (voice)
- Kaede Hondo as Baby Mirai (voice)
Mirai FAQ
Is Mirai good?
Mirai has a 79% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels, our own critic-informed editorial score.
Where can I watch Mirai?
In the US you can rent it from Prime Video, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Mirai OK for kids?
Mirai is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests all ages. Parents need to know that Mirai is a gentle animated family fantasy about a boy adjusting to a new sibling.
What movies are like Mirai?
If you liked Mirai, try My Neighbor Totoro, Regular Show: The Movie, Steins;Gate: The Movie - Load Region of Déjà Vu and The Little Prince.