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Whisper of the Heart

First worldwide release
July 15, 1995
Score
7.9 / 10
Length
1h 51m
Language
JA
AnimationDramaFamily
🎬 Directed by Yoshifumi Kondo 🌟 Yoko Honna, Issey Takahashi, Takashi Tachibana, Shigeru Muroi, Minami Takayama

Shizuku lives a simple life, dominated by her love for stories and writing. One day she notices that all the library books she has have been previously checked out by the same person: "Seiji Amasawa."

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Release Rollout

Whisper of the Heart opened first in Japan on July 15, 1995. The rollout continued across 21 countries, finishing in Brazil on September 18, 2025. In the United States, it arrived in theaters on December 13, 1995. A digital release followed on January 22, 2000.

Release Dates by Country
JapanJul 15, 1995
United StatesDec 13, 1995
United KingdomNov 22, 1996
Hong KongFeb 6, 1997
AustraliaJun 12, 1997
FranceSep 17, 1997
TaiwanNov 21, 2002
South KoreaNov 22, 2007
GermanyNov 26, 2007
RussiaJan 22, 2009
FinlandMar 27, 2009
SwitzerlandAug 1, 2009
DenmarkJun 20, 2013
NetherlandsJun 20, 2013
SpainNov 3, 2015
IndonesiaNov 25, 2017
CanadaJul 1, 2019
NorwayMar 11, 2023
Czech RepublicApr 4, 2024
VietnamJan 10, 2025
BrazilSep 18, 2025
Frequently Asked Questions

When does Whisper of the Heart come out?

Whisper of the Heart was released on July 15, 1995.

When does Whisper of the Heart come out in United States?

Whisper of the Heart was released in United States on December 13, 1995.

When does Whisper of the Heart come out in United Kingdom?

Whisper of the Heart was released in United Kingdom on November 22, 1996.

When does Whisper of the Heart come out in Germany?

Whisper of the Heart was released in Germany on November 26, 2007.

When does Whisper of the Heart come out in Australia?

Whisper of the Heart was released in Australia on June 12, 1997.

When will Whisper of the Heart be available on streaming or digital?

Whisper of the Heart became available on digital platforms on January 22, 2000.

Who directed Whisper of the Heart?

Whisper of the Heart was directed by Yoshifumi Kondo.

How long is Whisper of the Heart?

Whisper of the Heart has a runtime of 1h 51m.