Official movie poster for The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (2006), a fantasy animation film

The Girl Who Leapt Through Time(2006)

時をかける少女

There is a future that we can't wait for.

7.8(2,300)1h 38m2006-07-15
FantasyAnimationDramaScience Fiction

The Girl Who Leapt Through Time Synopsis

When 17-year-old Makoto Konno gains the ability to 'leap' backwards through time, she immediately sets about improving her grades and preventing personal mishaps. However, she soon realises that changing the past isn't as simple as it seems, and eventually, will have to rely on her new powers to shape the future of herself and her friends.

The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (2006) is a fantasy, animation, drama and science fiction film directed by Mamoru Hosoda, released on July 15, 2006 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars Riisa Naka, Takuya Ishida, Mitsutaka Itakura and Ayami Kakiuchi. Viewers rate it 7.8 out of 10 across 2,300 ratings.

Director:
Mamoru Hosoda
Writers:
Yasutaka Tsutsui, Satoko Okudera
Producers:
Yuichiro Saito, Takashi Watanabe
Cinematographer:
Yoshihiro Tomita
Composer:
Kiyoshi Yoshida
Production:
Madhouse, Happinet Pictures, KADOKAWA, KADOKAWA Shoten, Q-TEC, Memory-Tech, Studio Chizu
Revenue:
$3,478,290
Status:
Released

The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (2006) Trailer

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The Girl Who Leapt Through Time - Official Clip - Makoto's Good Day

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The Girl Who Leapt Through Time | Behind the Scenes

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The Girl Who Leapt Through Time Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 7.8/10 from 2,300 ratings.

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7/10

“Makoto” is one of those young girls who would probably be late for her own funeral. Every morning is a last minute rush as she gulps her breakfast then heads to high school and her two best friends “Kosuke” and “Chiaki” to continue with her very mediocre education! Indeed, the best part of their day is spent playing baseball and chatting and putting the world to rights. One afternoon, whilst she is investigating…

Reviewed on July 9, 2025

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The Girl Who Leapt Through Time – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch The Girl Who Leapt Through Time online?

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The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (2006) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.

Who stars in The Girl Who Leapt Through Time?

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The main cast of The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (2006) includes Riisa Naka, Takuya Ishida, Mitsutaka Itakura, Ayami Kakiuchi and Mitsuki Tanimura. The film was directed by Mamoru Hosoda. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was The Girl Who Leapt Through Time released?

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The Girl Who Leapt Through Time was released on July 15, 2006 and runs for 1h 38m.

Is The Girl Who Leapt Through Time worth watching?

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The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (2006) holds an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from 2,300 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy fantasy, animation and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for The Girl Who Leapt Through Time?

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