In This Corner of the World (Kono sekai no katasumi ni) (2017)
94%RT Audience Score: 90%
Awards & Nominations: 10 wins & 10 nominations
In This Corner of the World offers a unique ground-level perspective on an oft-dramatized period in history, further distinguished by beautiful hand-drawn animation.
In This Corner of the World is not your typical animated movie, but it’s definitely worth a watch. With stunningly accurate depictions of Japanese life during World War II, this film is a powerful reminder of the effects of war on everyday people. Plus, the protagonist Suzu is a total badass who will have you rooting for her from start to finish. So grab some popcorn and tissues, and settle in for a unique and emotional cinematic experience.
Production Company(ies)
Mappa Genco
Distributor
Funimation
Release Type
Streaming, Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
Filming Location(s)
MPAA / Certificate
Rated PG-13 for thematic elements including war-related images
Year of Release
2016
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby Digital
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Aspect ratio:1.85 : 1
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Runtime:2h 8m
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Language(s):Japanese
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Country of origin:Japan
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Aug 11, 2017 Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 14, 2017
Genre(s)
War/Anime
Keyword(s)
War, Anime, Hiroshima, World War II, Ground-level perspective, Hand-drawn animation, PG-13, Sunao Katabuchi, Taro Maki, Masao Maruyama, Written by Sunao Katabuchi, Non, Suzu, Megumi Han, Sumi, Yoshimasa Hosoya, Shusaku, Natsuki Inaba, Harumi, Nanase Iwai, Minori Omi, Critic reviews, Stephen Romei, Paul Byrnes, Sara Michelle Fetters, Marc Savlov, Brian Tallerico, Brad Wheeler, Debbie Lynn Elias, Gabriel Ricard, Antonio R Jiménez, Matt Brunson, S Indra Sathiabalan, Rachel Brook, Box office performance, Budget, MPAA rating, Producer, Director, Writer, Genre, Actor, Actress, Reviewed by
Worldwide gross: $19,496,308
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $24,029,172
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,638
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 2,620,411
US/Canada gross: $172,147
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $212,171
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,537
US/Canada opening weekend: $24,205
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $29,833
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,370
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): NA
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): NA
Production budget ranking: NA
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
ROI to date (est.): NA
ROI ranking: NA
Megumi Han – Sumi Voice
Yoshimasa Hosoya – Shusaku Voice
Natsuki Inaba – Harumi Voice
Nanase Iwai – Voice
Minori Omi – Michiko Voice
Director(s)
Sunao Katabuchi
Writer(s)
Sunao Katabuchi
Producer(s)
Taro Maki, Masao Maruyama
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
10 wins & 10 nominations
Academy Awards
All Critics (74) | Top Critics (24) | Fresh (72) | Rotten (2)
This is not an animated movie for young children. There will be loads of those in the next few weeks as the school holidays kick in. But In This Corner of the World is remarkable.
December 15, 2017 | Rating: 3.5/5
Stephen Romei
The Australian
TOP CRITIC
It has jaw-droppingly gorgeous settings, in which all the buildings are depicted with full accuracy, as are the homes of the peasant families who live on a mountain slope, overlooking the (largely wooden) city.
December 8, 2017 | Rating: 4/5
Paul Byrnes
Sydney Morning Herald
TOP CRITIC
Perfectly animated, emotionally pure, In This Corner of the World is an outright marvel.
September 22, 2017 | Rating: 3.5/4
Sara Michelle Fetters
MovieFreak.com
TOP CRITIC
This middle portion of In This Corner of the World, with its keenly realized depictions of the banal daily drudgery of rural Japanese life during ever-darkening days, is downright Ozu-esque but certainly never less than fascinating.
August 24, 2017 | Rating: 3.5/5
Marc Savlov
Austin Chronicle
TOP CRITIC
An elegant reminder that we can never forget what life during wartime does to the human soul.
August 18, 2017 | Rating: 3/4
Brian Tallerico
RogerEbert.com
TOP CRITIC
From the casualties-of-war file comes a gorgeous-looking animated feature from the writer-director Sunao Katabuchi.
August 18, 2017 | Rating: 3/4
Brad Wheeler
Globe and Mail
TOP CRITIC
Thoughtful and creative in the telling of this chapter of world history from a unique perspective, In This Corner of the World is a film for the whole family.
October 30, 2019
Debbie Lynn Elias
Behind The Lens
In This Corner of the World uses its World War II story and spellbinding protagonist Suzu to create a powerful depiction of war beyond the high-stakes dramatics of the battlefield.
October 23, 2019 | Rating: 9/10
Gabriel Ricard
Cultured Vultures
The movie opts for the lack of point of view. Interpretations must be made by the viewer, who attends a spectacular graphic exercise outside the conflict it represents.[Full Review in Spanish]
August 5, 2019
Antonio R. Jiménez
Espinof
Like many other anime features, this one isn’t exactly for the kids. Then again, it can’t be any more detrimental to young minds than something like The Emoji Movie.
July 21, 2019 | Rating: 3/4
Matt Brunson
Film Frenzy
The brilliance of this film is that it depicts a world where its people were far removed from the war that this country was actively a part of until they themselves are attacked.
March 9, 2019
S. Indra Sathiabalan
The Sun Daily (Malaysia)
Though the film as a whole is confused and convoluted, Katabuchi leaves us with a hopeful conclusion and worthy salute to the power and sanctuary of the imagination.
March 1, 2019 | Rating: 3/5
Rachel Brook
One Room With A View…
Plot
In This Corner of the World follows an 18-year-old woman in Hiroshima during World War II as she navigates daily struggles, gets married, and maintains the will to live.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
The film features the voice talents of Non, Megumi Han, Yoshimasa Hosoya, and Natsuki Inaba.
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