Movie

5 Centimeters per Second

“At what speed must I live to see you again?”

★ 7.3(2,164)20071h 3m

5 Centimeters per Second is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability checked 13 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Makoto Shinkai
Release date: 2007-03-03
Runtime: 1h 3m
Language: Japanese
Box office: $548,192
Budget: $5,000,000
Status: Released
Country: Japan
Studio: CoMix Wave Films

5 Centimeters per Second — trailer

About 5 Centimeters per Second

5 Centimeters per Second is a 2007 movie in the Animation, Romance and Drama genres, directed by Makoto Shinkai, starring Kenji Mizuhashi, Yoshimi Kondou and Satomi Hanamura. It has a runtime of 1 hour 3 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.3/10 from 2,164 viewers. Below you can see where to watch 5 Centimeters per Second in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Three moments in Takaki's life: his relationship with Akari and their forced separation; his friendship with Kanae, who is secretly in love with him; the demands and disappointments of adulthood, an unhappy life in a cold city.

Cast

Kenji Mizuhashi

Takaki Tohno (voice)

Yoshimi Kondou

Young Akari Shinohara (voice)

Satomi Hanamura

Kanae Sumida (voice)

Risa Mizuno

Kanae's Sister (voice)

Ayaka Onoue

Akari Shinohara (voice)

Yuka Terasaki

(voice)

Yuko Nakamura

(voice)

Masami Iwasaki

(voice)

Ryou Naitou

(voice)

Hiroshi Shimozaki

(voice)

Takahiro Hirano

(voice)

Akira Nakagawa

(voice)

Themes & keywords

coming of ageslice of lifesurftrainmotorcycleseparationchildhood friendsanimegrowing apartrocket launch site

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch 5 Centimeters per Second in United States?+

In United States, you can stream 5 Centimeters per Second on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home.

Is 5 Centimeters per Second on Netflix?+

5 Centimeters per Second is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max.

How long is 5 Centimeters per Second?+

5 Centimeters per Second has a runtime of 1 hour 3 minutes (63 minutes).

Who stars in 5 Centimeters per Second?+

5 Centimeters per Second stars Kenji Mizuhashi, Yoshimi Kondou, Satomi Hanamura, Risa Mizuno and Ayaka Onoue.

When did 5 Centimeters per Second come out?+

5 Centimeters per Second is a 2007 movie directed by Makoto Shinkai.

What genre is 5 Centimeters per Second?+

5 Centimeters per Second is Animation, Romance and Drama film.

Who directed 5 Centimeters per Second?+

5 Centimeters per Second was directed by Makoto Shinkai.