When was When Marnie Was There released in Japan?
When Marnie Was There was released in Japanese theaters on the 19th of July 2014. It arrived on Blu-ray and DVD in Japan on the 18th of March 2015.
Questions about When Marnie Was There (film)
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What is When Marnie Was There based on?
When Marnie Was There is based on Joan G. Robinson's 1967 novel of the same name. Hayao Miyazaki had previously cited the novel as one of his favorite children's books.
Who directed When Marnie Was There?
Hiromasa Yonebayashi directed the film. It was his final film for Studio Ghibli before he left to join Studio Ponoc.
Was When Marnie Was There nominated for an Academy Award?
Yes. When Marnie Was There was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. The nomination listed director Hiromasa Yonebayashi and producer Yoshiaki Nishimura.
Who sang the theme song for When Marnie Was There?
Priscilla Ahn wrote and performed the theme song, "Fine on the Outside." She also released an accompanying album called Just Know That I Love You on the 16th of July 2014.
What is the Rotten Tomatoes score for When Marnie Was There?
When Marnie Was There holds a 92% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 100 reviews, with an average rating of 7.5 out of 10. On Metacritic it has a score of 72 out of 100 from 22 critics.