The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (2006)
Kernel Score: 88% · 2,189 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Fantasy, Animation, Drama, Science Fiction
Released: 2006-07-15
Runtime: 98 minutes
Is The Girl Who Leapt Through Time worth watching?
Must-watch. A teenage girl discovers she can leap through time and uses it for small fixes, then learns the cost. It's funny, charming and then quietly heartbreaking, and it holds up beautifully.
Watch it if you
- like time-travel stories with emotional stakes
- enjoy anime coming-of-age films
- want something short and affecting
Skip it if you
- want complicated sci-fi logic
- dislike anime
Best for: Cozy night in
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch The Girl Who Leapt Through Time
- Stream: HBO Max
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Fandango At Home
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
When 17-year-old Makoto Konno gains the ability to 'leap' backwards through time, she immediately sets about improving her grades and preventing personal mishaps. However, she soon realises that changing the past isn't as simple as it seems, and eventually, will have to rely on her new powers to shape the future of herself and her friends.
The Girl Who Leapt Through Time parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that The Girl Who Leapt Through Time is a family-friendly anime about a teen who gains time-travel powers and learns responsibility.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like The Girl Who Leapt Through Time
If you liked The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Your Name. (2016) — 90%: Time and fate with a young romance.
- Summer Wars (2009) — 85%: Same director's lively, big-hearted film.
- Wolf Children (2012) — 89%: Same director's tender family story.
- A Silent Voice: The Movie (2016) — 89%: Moving teen drama about connection.
- Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dreaming Girl (2019) — 91%: Teen romance with a time-bending hook.
- The Anthem of the Heart (2015) — 87%: Heartfelt story about teens finding their voices.
Director
Cast
- Riisa Naka as Makoto Konno (voice)
- Takuya Ishida as Chiaki Mamiya (voice)
- Mitsutaka Itakura as Kousuke Tsuda (voice)
- Ayami Kakiuchi as Yuri Hayakawa (voice)
- Mitsuki Tanimura as Kaho Fujitani (voice)
- Yuki Sekido as Miyuki Konno (voice)
- Utawaka Katsura as Makoto's Father (voice)
- Midori Ando as Makoto's Mother (voice)
- Fumihiko Tachiki as Fukushima (voice)
- Keiko Yamamoto as Auntie (voice)
The Girl Who Leapt Through Time FAQ
Is The Girl Who Leapt Through Time worth watching?
Must-watch. A teenage girl discovers she can leap through time and uses it for small fixes, then learns the cost. It's funny, charming and then quietly heartbreaking, and it holds up beautifully.
Where can I watch The Girl Who Leapt Through Time?
In the US you can stream The Girl Who Leapt Through Time on HBO Max and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and Fandango At Home.
Is The Girl Who Leapt Through Time OK for kids?
The Girl Who Leapt Through Time is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that The Girl Who Leapt Through Time is a family-friendly anime about a teen who gains time-travel powers and learns responsibility.
What movies are like The Girl Who Leapt Through Time?
If you liked The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, try Your Name., Summer Wars, Wolf Children and A Silent Voice: The Movie.