From Up on Poppy Hill (2011)
A tender Studio Ghibli coming-of-age story set in 1963 Yokohama, where romance, history, and hidden secrets intertwine.
From Up on Poppy Hill - Movie Information
- Original Title: コクリコ坂から
- Release Year: 2011
- Directed by: Goro Miyazaki
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Animation, Drama
- Age Rating (US): PG
- Runtime: 1h 31m
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- Release Date (Theatrical): July 16, 2011 (Japan - G), November 16, 2012 (United States - PG), September 8, 2011 (Canada), April 13, 2012 (United Kingdom - U), November 21, 2013 (Germany - 0), January 11, 2012 (France - TP), December 20, 2012 (Australia - G), November 16, 2012 (Brazil - 10), September 29, 2011 (South Korea - 12)
- Alternative Titles: З макових схилів (UA), La colina de las amapolas (ES), 来自虞美人之坡 (CN), Desde la colina de las Amapolas (AR), 紅花坂上的海 (HK), Kokuriko-zaka kara (JP), Oppe paa Valmuebakken (DK), Da Colina Kokuriko (BR)
- Production Companies: Studio Ghibli, Mitsubishi, Kodansha, KDDI, Hakuhodo DY Media Partners
- Production Countries: Japan
From Up on Poppy Hill - Plot
Yokohama, 1963. Japan is picking itself up from the devastation of World War II and preparing to host the 1964 Olympics—and the mood is one of both optimism and conflict as the young generation struggles to throw off the shackles of a troubled past. Against this backdrop of hope and change, a friendship begins to blossom between high school students Umi and Shun—but a buried secret from their past emerges to cast a shadow on the future and pull them apart.
From Up on Poppy Hill - Trailer
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From Up on Poppy Hill - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Goro Miyazaki
Main Cast
- Masami Nagasawa
- Junichi Okada
- Keiko Takeshita
- Yuriko Ishida
- Rumi Hiiragi
- Jun Fubuki
- Takashi Naito
- Shunsuke Kazama
- Nao Omori
- Teruyuki Kagawa
Writers
- Keiko Niwa
- Hayao Miyazaki
Producers
- Toshio Suzuki
- Chizuru Takahashi
- Tetsurō Sayama
From Up on Poppy Hill - FAQs
Is From Up on Poppy Hill based on a true story?
No, it is not based on a true story. The film is adapted from a 1980 manga by Tetsuro Sayama and Chizuru Takahashi. However, its setting — post-war Yokohama in 1963, on the eve of the Tokyo Olympics — is richly grounded in real historical events and the social atmosphere of the era.
Where can you stream From Up on Poppy Hill?
From Up on Poppy Hill is available to stream on Max (HBO Max). It can also be rented or purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Availability may vary by region — check JustWatch for the most current options in your area.
Are Umi and Shun actually siblings in the film?
This is the film's central dramatic question. Documents suggest they may share the same father, creating a crisis for their budding romance. The mystery is ultimately resolved when the truth about their parentage is uncovered — revealing they are not biological siblings, allowing their relationship to continue.
Who are the main voice actors in this film?
The Japanese voice cast features Masami Nagasawa as Umi Matsuzaki and Junichi Okada as Shun Kazama. Supporting voices include Keiko Takeshita, Yuriko Ishida, Rumi Hiiragi, Jun Fubuki, Takashi Naito, Shunsuke Kazama, Nao Omori, and Teruyuki Kagawa.
What is From Up on Poppy Hill about?
Set in 1963 Yokohama, the film follows Umi, a high school girl who raises signal flags each morning in memory of her father lost at sea. When she meets Shun, a fellow student campaigning to save their school's beloved clubhouse, a tender romance blossoms — until a troubling secret from their past surfaces.
What is the age rating for From Up on Poppy Hill?
From Up on Poppy Hill is rated PG in the United States, making it suitable for most audiences with parental guidance suggested for younger children. In Japan it received a G rating, and in the United Kingdom it was classified U. The film contains no violence or strong language.
Who directed From Up on Poppy Hill?
The film was directed by Goro Miyazaki, son of legendary animator Hayao Miyazaki, and produced by Studio Ghibli. The screenplay was written by Keiko Niwa and Hayao Miyazaki himself. It was Goro Miyazaki's second feature film as director, following Tales from Earthsea (2006).
How long is From Up on Poppy Hill?
From Up on Poppy Hill has a runtime of 91 minutes (1 hour and 31 minutes). Its compact length makes it one of the shorter Studio Ghibli features, yet the film packs in a full emotional arc, rich period detail, and a quietly compelling coming-of-age story within that time.
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