When Marnie Was There (2014)
Kernel Score: 90% · 1,927 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Animation, Drama, Family, Mystery
Released: 2014-07-19
Runtime: 103 minutes
Where to watch When Marnie Was There
- 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
Upon being sent to live with relatives in the countryside due to an illness, an emotionally distant adolescent girl becomes obsessed with an abandoned mansion and infatuated with a girl who lives there - a girl who may or may not be real.
When Marnie Was There parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that this PG Studio Ghibli film deals with illness, loneliness, and emotional isolation in a gentle way.
- Violence & scariness: None — No violence present; a quiet, introspective drama.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Sara Takatsuki as Anna Sasaki (voice)
- Kasumi Arimura as Marnie (voice)
- Nanako Matsushima as Yoriko Sasaki (voice)
- Susumu Terajima as Kiyomasa Oiwa (voice)
- Toshie Negishi as Setsu Oiwa (voice)
- Ryoko Moriyama as Elderly Lady (voice)
- Kazuko Yoshiyuki as Nanny (voice)
- Hitomi Kuroki as Hisako (voice)
- Hiroyuki Morisaki as Art Teacher (voice)
- Takuma Otoo as Neighborhood Association Officer (voice)
When Marnie Was There FAQ
Is When Marnie Was There good?
When Marnie Was There has a 90% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,927 audience ratings.
Where can I watch When Marnie Was There?
In the US you can stream When Marnie Was There on HBO Max and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is When Marnie Was There OK for kids?
When Marnie Was There is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that this PG Studio Ghibli film deals with illness, loneliness, and emotional isolation in a gentle way.
What movies are like When Marnie Was There?
If you liked When Marnie Was There, try The Boy and the Heron, Look Back, Whisper of the Heart and Mirai.