Suzume (2022) Review
★★★★☆ 4/5
Strongly recommended — holds up for new and returning viewers.
Is Suzume worth watching?
Yes — Suzume is worth watching, with a 77% Critic Score and 80% Audience Score on Celluloid. It earns a 75% Celluloid Score across critic reviews, audience polls, Metascore (69), Letterboxd (3.6/5), and IMDb (7.7/10).
Directed by Makoto Shinkai, Suzume runs 122 minutes in Japanese. On Celluloid we index it for “Suzume review”, “is Suzume worth watching”, and related discovery queries from Japan.
What is Suzume about?
Suzume, 17, lost her mother as a little girl. On her way to school, she meets a mysterious young man. But her curiosity unleashes a calamity that endangers the entire population of Japan, and so Suzume embarks on a journey to set things right.
Critics consensus: Makoto Shinkai’s disaster-door fantasy became a global anime event, pairing teen adventure with Japan’s earthquake memory. The film stars Nanoka Hara, Hokuto Matsumura, Eri Fukatsu, Shota Sometani, Sairi Ito, and others.
Should you watch Suzume tonight?
Yes — prioritize Suzume tonight if you want a proven animation with lasting rewatch value. At 122 minutes, it fits a single sitting — and the five-source score breakdown on the movie page shows where critics and audiences agree.
Where can I watch Suzume?
Streaming availability varies by region — check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and local OTT platforms, or theatrical revivals. Suzume (2022) is indexed on CelluloidScore.com with cast, scores, and IMDb tt16428256. Explore more from Japan on our country hub or browse animation films.