Millennium Actress

1h 27m · 2002 · Directed by Satoshi Kon · 4.2 / 5 on Letterboxd

Millennium Actress (2002) runs 1h 27m, directed by Satoshi Kon. 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.

Documentary filmmaker Genya Tachibana has tracked down the legendary actress Chiyoko Fujiwara, who mysteriously vanished at the height of her career. When he presents her with a key she had lost and thought was gone forever, the filmmaker could not have imagined that it would not only unlock the long-held secrets of Chiyoko’s life... but also his own.

Genres: Animation, Drama, Romance

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