From Up on Poppy Hill

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From Up on Poppy Hill

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Yokohama teens try to save their school's clubhouse from being demolished.

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Gentle and nostalgic, From Up on Poppy Hill is one of Studio Ghibli's sweeter efforts -- and if it doesn't push the boundaries of the genre, it remains as engagingly lovely as Ghibli fans have come to expect.

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Guy Lodge

London Evening Standard

08/12/2013

3/5

A gently lyrical diversion for Ghibli die-hards ... a gentle snooze for others.

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Tara Brady

Irish Times

08/02/2013

5/5

Beautifully precise architectural sketches, endearingly warm nostalgia, gentle teen romance and genuine intrigue.

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Mike McCahill

Guardian

08/01/2013

3/5

It ... arrives with the vast reserves of patience, optimism and artistry we've come to expect from this studio.

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Grace Han

Asian Movie Pulse

05/25/2022

3.5/5

Poppy Hill” is beautiful, but more dull than expected. It would be nice to see Goro Miyazaki engage in stories that actually resonate with him, rather than to follow his father’s script (or footsteps).

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Clement Tyler Obropta

Film Inquiry

07/17/2021

It might not be one of the most well-regarded or well-produced of the studio's films, but it's a high point in Gorō's career and one of the final brushstrokes in his father's, and that's more than enough to justify a visit to Poppy Hill.

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Jordan M. Smith

IONCINEMA.com

11/12/2020

Though From Up On Poppy Hill lacks the magic or pure emotion of some of Ghibli's finest work, Goro's sophomore feature still stands as a testament to why hand drawn animation should never perish in the face of digital wizardry.

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diogo13 T

@Tua_mera Jul 12

One of Studio Ghibli’s quietest and most underrated gems. Stepping away from magic to embrace a realistic historical drama set in 1960s Yokohama, the film delivers a beautiful story about youth, memory, and the importance of preserving the past. The background animation is soothing and stunning, and the jazz-infused soundtrack is fantastic. A work filled with sensitivity, nostalgia, and a great deal of heart.

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ang T

@notangelali May 1

Amazing movie I love the slowness of the life and I love the whole era in the city. It kind of makes you fall in love with the city and I love the relationship between the main two main characters in the house. I think it was really creative and overall pretty good movie.

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Bret M.

@BretM-3 Apr 7

Studio Ghibli movies are typically very weird, but this movie is oddly normal. No bathhouse, no Catbus, no Giant Moving Castle, just a simple story about young romance and saving The Latin Quarter. Despite its simplicity, it is still a wildly entertaining movie. Umi and Shun are great characters that the audience cares for. The voice cast also does a great job in this one. With the voice cast and the excellent writing, you really do begin to love these characters. And the score is GREAT!! It just brings me peace and reminds me of a hot summer day with a cool breeze. So overall, I highly recommend this film. If you’ve liked other Studio Ghibli movies, you’ll probably like this one too. And if they’re usually too weird for you, this movie will be a nice breath of fresh air.

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Alejandro E

@Alex970 Apr 4

Una historia con toque de nostalgia por los años 60 en el que se combinan elementos como el trabajo en equipo, el noviazgo incipiente y la búsqueda del padre ausente. No está a la altura de lo mejor hecho por Studio Ghibli pero merece su oportunidad.

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Li C.

@ThePlucker1995 Mar 24

I enjoyed myself the entirety of this slice of life. Such a wondrous gift to exist during a time where we can consume these types of movies. Instant dopamine. What my anxiety riddled body needed.

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Ty G.

@lincdog Dec 28

Beautiful, sweet and an easy watch

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Umi Matsuzaki

Jun'ichi Okada

Shun Kazama

Keiko Takeshita

Hana Matsuzaki

Yuriko Ishida

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Synopsis

Yokohama teens try to save their school's clubhouse from being demolished.

Director: Goro Miyazaki
Producer: Tetsurô Sayama, Toshio Suzuki, Chizuru Takahashi
Screenwriter: Hayao Miyazaki, Keiko Niwa, Tetsurô Sayama
Distributor: GKIDS
Production Co: Studio Ghibli
Rating: PG (Some Incidental Smoking Images|Mild Thematic Elements)
Genre: Drama, Anime
Original Language: Japanese
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 15, 2013, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 13, 2019
Box Office (Gross USA): $284.7K
Runtime: 1h 31m