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The Girl Who Leapt Through Time

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Why people love it

Audiences latched onto The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (2006) as a fantasy theatrical experience: big enough for a group watch, specific enough to reward a second viewing once you know where it's headed. The fantasy and animation blend is the engine: it lets the film shift registers without feeling like two different movies stitched together.

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Runtime 1h 38m · ★ 7.8

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  1. 96match

    1.Stand by Me Doraemon (2014)

    7.4 · Animation · Adventure · Science Fiction · 1h 34m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Girl Who Leapt Through Time clicked for you, Stand by Me Doraemon (2014) is a strong next stop: both trade in fantasy and animation, with earned warmth without mush. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Netflix
    • Netflix Standard with Ads
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    2.The Tunnel to Summer, the Exit of Goodbyes (2022)

    7.7 · Animation · Drama · Romance · 1h 23m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Girl Who Leapt Through Time clicked for you, The Tunnel to Summer, the Exit of Goodbyes (2022) is a strong next stop: both trade in fantasy and animation, with emotional whiplash that feels honest. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Hulu
    • HiDive
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
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    3.Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dreaming Girl (2019)

    8.3 · Animation · Romance · Drama · 1h 30m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Girl Who Leapt Through Time clicked for you, Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dreaming Girl (2019) is a strong next stop: both trade in fantasy and animation, with emotional whiplash that feels honest. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Crunchyroll Amazon Channel
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    4.Steins;Gate: The Movie - Load Region of Déjà Vu (2013)

    7.6 · Science Fiction · Animation · Drama · 1h 30m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Girl Who Leapt Through Time clicked for you, Steins;Gate: The Movie - Load Region of Déjà Vu (2013) is a strong next stop: both trade in animation and drama, with earned warmth without mush. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    5.Your Name. (2016)

    8.5 · Animation · Romance · Drama · 1h 46m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Girl Who Leapt Through Time clicked for you, Your Name. (2016) is a strong next stop: both trade in animation and drama, with emotional whiplash that feels honest. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • HBO Max
    • HBO Max Amazon Channel
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
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    6.The Illusionist (2006)

    7.3 · Fantasy · Drama · Thriller · 1h 50m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Girl Who Leapt Through Time clicked for you, The Illusionist (2006) is a strong next stop: both trade in fantasy and drama, with emotional whiplash that feels honest. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Netflix
    • Amazon Prime Video
    • fuboTV
    • AMC Plus Apple TV Channel
    • AMC+
    • Philo
    • Sundance Now
    • FlixFling
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    7.Meet the Robinsons (2007)

    6.9 · Animation · Comedy · Family · 1h 35m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Girl Who Leapt Through Time clicked for you, Meet the Robinsons (2007) is a strong next stop: both trade in animation and science fiction, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Disney Plus
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
    • Apple TV Store(Buy)
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    8.Stranger Than Fiction (2006)

    7.3 · Drama · Comedy · Romance · 1h 53m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Girl Who Leapt Through Time clicked for you, Stranger Than Fiction (2006) is a strong next stop: both trade in fantasy and drama, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Peacock Premium
    • Peacock Premium Plus
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
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    9.Ocean Waves (1993)

    6.4 · Animation · Drama · Romance · 1h 12m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Girl Who Leapt Through Time clicked for you, Ocean Waves (1993) is a strong next stop: both trade in animation and drama, with emotional whiplash that feels honest. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • HBO Max
    • HBO Max Amazon Channel
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
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    10.Regular Show: The Movie (2015)

    7.9 · Animation · Comedy · Science Fiction · 1h 9m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Girl Who Leapt Through Time clicked for you, Regular Show: The Movie (2015) is a strong next stop: both trade in animation and science fiction, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Buy)
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FAQ

What should I watch after The Girl Who Leapt Through Time?
Try Stand by Me Doraemon, The Tunnel to Summer, the Exit of Goodbyes, Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dreaming Girl—each shares DNA with The Girl Who Leapt Through Time while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is The Girl Who Leapt Through Time?
The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (2006) is best described as Fantasy, Animation, Drama, Science Fiction. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is The Girl Who Leapt Through Time worth revisiting?
Viewer scores sit around 7.8/10 on TMDB—high enough that replays are common for people who like this fantasy lane.

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