Movie

Grave of the Fireflies

1988 • PG

In the final months of World War II, 14-year-old Seita and his sister Setsuko are orphaned when their mother is killed during an air raid in Kobe, Japan. After a falling out with their aunt, they move into an abandoned bomb shelter. With no surviving relatives and their emergency rations depleted, Seita and Setsuko struggle to survive.

Content advisory

LGBTQ+ Characters/Relationships

Unrated — There is no notable LGBTQ+ representation in this film.

Language

none — The film contains no profanity or strong language throughout.

Mature Themes

heavy — The film deals deeply with mature themes such as war, death, grief, starvation, and the trauma experienced by orphaned children surviving in wartime Japan.

Scary/Intense Content

moderate — The movie includes emotionally disturbing and distressing scenes related to starvation, illness, and death, which may be intense for younger viewers.

Sexual Content & Nudity

none — There is no sexual content, romantic or otherwise, in the film.

Substance Use

none — No use or depiction of drugs, alcohol, or tobacco appears in the film.

Violence & Gore

moderate — The film portrays the harsh realities of war, including death and injury, but does not show graphic combat. Some scenes depict aftermaths of bombings and the physical toll on children.