The Girl Who Leapt Through Time

1h 38m · 2006 · Directed by Mamoru Hosoda · 3.9 / 5 on Letterboxd

The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (2006) runs 1h 38m, directed by Mamoru Hosoda. 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.

When 17-year-old Makoto Konno gains the ability to 'leap' backwards through time, she immediately sets about improving her grades and preventing personal mishaps. However, she soon realises that changing the past isn't as simple as it seems, and eventually, will have to rely on her new powers to shape the future of herself and her friends.

Genres: Fantasy, Animation, Drama, Science Fiction

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