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  • 1996
  • G
  • GKIDS
  • 1 h 51 m
  • 1996
  • G
  • GKIDS
  • 1 h 51 m

Summary A chance encounter with a mysterious cat sends Shizuku, a quiet schoolgirl, on a quest for her true talent. Together with Seiji, a boy determined to follow his dreams, and enchanted by The Baron, a magical cat figurine who helps her listen to the whispers of her heart, Shizuku embarks on a life-changing adventure that takes her beyond th...

Directed By: Yoshifumi Kondô

Written By: Hayao Miyazaki, Aoi Hiiragi, Cindy Davis, Donald H. Hewitt

  • 1996
  • G
  • GKIDS
  • 1 h 51 m
  • 1996
  • G
  • GKIDS
  • 1 h 51 m

Whisper of the Heart

Metascore Generally Favorable
75
User Score Universal Acclaim Based on 54 User Ratings
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Summary A chance encounter with a mysterious cat sends Shizuku, a quiet schoolgirl, on a quest for her true talent. Together with Seiji, a boy determined to follow his dreams, and enchanted by The Baron, a magical cat figurine who helps her listen to the whispers of her heart, Shizuku embarks on a life-changing adventure that takes her beyond th...

Directed By: Yoshifumi Kondô

Written By: Hayao Miyazaki, Aoi Hiiragi, Cindy Davis, Donald H. Hewitt

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Generally Favorable Based on 4 Critic Reviews
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25% Mixed
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An affecting and endearing collaboration between Miyazaki and Kondo, it weds a coming-of-age story with a flight of fancy to good effect. Although often overshadowed by more popular titles in the Studio Ghibli catalog, this is as deserving as any 1990s Japanese animated film to be seen and enjoyed.
By James Berardinelli FULL REVIEW
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Studio Ghibli productions have always been adept at making the fantastic seem real, but with Whisper Of The Heart, Kondo and Miyazaki focus so intensely on the everyday that they make the real seem fantastic.
By Noel Murray FULL REVIEW

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Universal Acclaim Based on 54 User Ratings
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87% Positive
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9% Mixed
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Universal Acclaim Based on 54 User Ratings
8.1
87% Positive
47 Ratings
9% Mixed
5 Ratings
4% Negative
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10
Phuc2002
Apr 2, 2021
just beutiful charming and emotional movie. Ghibli can create such a simple, magical and peaceful world
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ElDanygg
Nov 11, 2020
Película muy bonita y romántica, aparte de su buena animación y bonita canción, yes ye syes
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80
A lovingly crafted and well observed story about adolescent self discovery – and to this day remains one of the most remarkable films produced by Studio Ghibli.
By Patrick Gamble FULL REVIEW
60
Mr. Miyazaki wrote the screenplay for a love story about a shy girl and an aspiring violin maker (and a talking cat), but the result looks like a lot of non-Ghibli anime.
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10
Mahmus
Sep 25, 2020
Whe the movie stared and "Take Me Home, Country Roads" started playing, I knew this was gonna be special. But still, I was not prepeared to be this moved. It was a very personal and emotional experience for me. It felt like the movie was talking directly to me. It's been a while since a movie has made me feel like this. I have no words. Studio Ghibli, from the bottom of my heart, thank you.
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10
Chinaoodle
Aug 9, 2020
An absolutely magical love story. Like all Ghibli movies this one strikes at childhood fantasies amazingly.
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10
MICKticken
May 17, 2020
It's a love story that makes sense. The characters and world don't force their emotions or act with the signature overacting of Anime. Instead, this movie is enough to let the viewer experience the late 90's Tokyo and 2 characters who honestly love each other. Just a truly lovely film.
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Gamzguy17
Aug 21, 2021
A shining and quiet gem, "Whisper of the Heart" strikes the right notes in teenage ambition and inspiration; taking us back to those life moments when we first believed in ourselves and were willing to take risks to follow our dreams. Here's hoping we continue to do so in our adulthood.
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ProfAmateur
Feb 10, 2023
Sweet movie but basically a normal teenager's everyday life (school, friends, love) - so no special story. I guess aimed for kids but a bit boring for adults to watch.
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Production Company Tokuma Shoten, Nippon Television Network (NTV), Hakuhodo, Studio Ghibli
Release Date Dec 13, 1996
Duration 1 h 51 m
Rating G
Genres
Tagline I found someone I like!
Website http://movies.disney.com/whisper-of-the-heart
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