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Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings

★ 7.5(144)20122h 11m

Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

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Director: Yukihiro Miyamoto, Akiyuki Shinbo
Release date: 2012-10-05
Runtime: 2h 11m
Language: Japanese
Box office: $5,816,330
Status: Released
Country: Japan
Studio: SHAFT
Part of: Puella Magi Madoka Magica: The Movie Collection

Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings — trailer

About Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings

Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings is a 2012 movie in the Thriller, Animation and Fantasy genres, directed by Yukihiro Miyamoto and Akiyuki Shinbo, starring Aoi Yuuki, Chiwa Saito and Eri Kitamura. It has a runtime of 2 hours 11 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.5/10 from 144 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Madoka Kaname, an ordinary middle-schooler, along with her best friend Sayaka Miki, are offered the chance to have any wish they want granted by the mysterious Kyubey, and become magical girls and fight witches. However, fellow magical girl Homura Akemi seems intent on stopping Madoka from becoming a magical girl at any cost. Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings is a retelling of the first half of the TV anime series.

Cast

Aoi Yuuki

Madoka Kaname (voice)

Chiwa Saito

Homura Akemi (voice)

Eri Kitamura

Sayaka Miki (voice)

Kaori Mizuhashi

Mami Tomoe / Tatsuya Kaname (voice)

Ai Nonaka

Kyoko Sakura (voice)

Emiri Kato

Kyubey (voice)

Ryoko Shintani

Hitomi Shizuki (voice)

Yuko Goto

Junko Kaname (voice)

Tetsuya Iwanaga

Tomohisa Kaname (voice)

Junko Iwao

Kazuko Saotome (voice)

Seiko Yoshida

Kyousuke Kamijou (voice)

Nobuo Tobita

Host (voice)

Themes & keywords

saving the worldparent child relationshipmagicwishsurrealismfemale friendshipteenage girlpsychological thrillerschoolgirlschoolmatesdark fantasyanime

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings in United States?+

In United States, Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings on Netflix?+

Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings?+

Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings has a runtime of 2 hours 11 minutes (131 minutes).

Who stars in Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings?+

Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings stars Aoi Yuuki, Chiwa Saito, Eri Kitamura, Kaori Mizuhashi and Ai Nonaka.

When did Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings come out?+

Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings is a 2012 movie directed by Yukihiro Miyamoto and Akiyuki Shinbo.

What genre is Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings?+

Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings is Thriller, Animation and Fantasy film.

Who directed Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings?+

Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings was directed by Yukihiro Miyamoto and Akiyuki Shinbo.

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