The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (2006)
A young woman's whimsical time-leaping to fix small problems creates unexpected, bittersweet drama for everyone.
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.
How intense is The Girl Who Leapt Through Time?
The Girl Who Leapt Through Time has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a comfort watch.
What The Girl Who Leapt Through Time feels like
- Tone
- whimsicalmelancholyheartwarming
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionComfort watchLate night
Where to stream The Girl Who Leapt Through Time
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Is The Girl Who Leapt Through Time scary?
No. The Girl Who Leapt Through Time is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is The Girl Who Leapt Through Time gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is The Girl Who Leapt Through Time sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
How long is The Girl Who Leapt Through Time?
The Girl Who Leapt Through Time runs 1h 38m.
Where can I stream The Girl Who Leapt Through Time?
The Girl Who Leapt Through Time is streaming on Max.
Does The Girl Who Leapt Through Time have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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