5 Centimeters per Second

1h 3m · 2007 · Directed by Makoto Shinkai · 3.5 / 5 on Letterboxd

5 Centimeters per Second (2007) runs 1h 3m, directed by Makoto Shinkai. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

Three moments in Takaki's life: his relationship with Akari and their forced separation; his friendship with Kanae, who is secretly in love with him; the demands and disappointments of adulthood, an unhappy life in a cold city.

Genres: Animation, Romance, Drama

Where to watch: HBO Max (US, checked 9 July 2026)