Voices of a Distant Star
Seen it?2002 | 25 min | Animation, Science Fiction, Romance
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics, sci-fi fans and animation lovers.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic, feel-good.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 25 min.
- What might put you off
- No age rating on record, so check it first for young kids.
- It's in Japanese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
It is 2046 when a mysterious alien force begins their annihilation of the human race. Leaving behind the one person she loves, Mikako joins the interstellar battle as a pilot. And so - while Mikako risks her life to save mankind - Noboru waits. The two lovers, worlds apart, desperately strive to remain connected as the gap between them widens at a frightening pace.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
6.5 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 35K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Makoto Shinkai
- Makoto ShinkaiNoboru Terao (voice)
- Mika ShinoharaMikako Nagamine (voice)
- Donna BurkeOperator of the Lysithea (voice)
- Chihiro Suzuki
- Sumi Mutoh