5 Centimeters per Second (2007)
A melancholy journey through fleeting connections and the quiet ache of unfulfilled childhood promises unfolds.
Three moments in Takaki's life: his relationship with Akari and their forced separation; his friendship with Kanae, who is secretly in love with him; the demands and disappointments of adulthood, an unhappy life in a cold city.
How intense is 5 Centimeters per Second?
5 Centimeters per Second has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is a slow burn, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. Rated PG.
What 5 Centimeters per Second feels like
- Tone
- melancholynostalgicintimatedreamlike
- Pace
- Slow burn
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream 5 Centimeters per Second
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Is 5 Centimeters per Second scary?
No. 5 Centimeters per Second is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is 5 Centimeters per Second gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is 5 Centimeters per Second sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is 5 Centimeters per Second OK for kids?
It is rated PG and nothing here runs hot: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3. A safe family pick by the numbers.
How long is 5 Centimeters per Second?
5 Centimeters per Second runs 1h 3m.
Where can I stream 5 Centimeters per Second?
5 Centimeters per Second is streaming on Max.
Does 5 Centimeters per Second have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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