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Weathering with You

2019 · Movie · PG-13 · 112 min · ★ 8.0 · 82% critics

AnimationDramaFantasyRomance

In a rainy Tokyo that mirrors his troubles, a runaway teen struggles to survive before landing work with an eerie occult magazine. On a crowded street corner, he meets a spirited girl who can stop the rain and clear the sky, pulling him into a strange, high-stakes connection.

Also known as Weather Child · Child of Weather · Tenki no Ko

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Details
Original title
天気の子
Years
2019
Release date
2019-07-19
Language
Japanese
Rated
PG-13
Runtime
112 min
Critic score
82/100
TMDB rating
8.0/10 (2,633 votes)
Box office
$193,840,806
About

If you want an emotional fantasy teen romance wrapped in constant rainy atmosphere and big sky contrasts, Weathering with You delivers—Not for you if you expect a fresh, fully original story, especially if you loved or disliked Your Name or Suzume.

Pros: Stunning rainy visuals; heartfelt teen romance; memorable fantasy | Cons: Feels like Your Name; some flow issues; divisive details

Themes

  • japan
  • magic
  • climate change
  • rain
  • surrealism
  • weather
  • weather manipulation
  • romance
  • slice of life
  • tokyo, japan
  • orphan
  • summer
  • +7 more

Awards & recognition

  • Japan Academy PrizeAnimation of the Year · 2020
  • International Submission to the Academy Awards · 2020 · nominated

Cast & crew

Directed by Makoto Shinkai