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How Good Is Whisper of the Heart?
Ratings across IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes, Metacritic, and TMDB, plus our verdict.
Consensus
7.9Highly Rated
Score Breakdown
★ TMDB8.0
★ IMDb7.8
🍅 Rotten Tomatoes (Critics)N/A
◆ MetacriticN/A
The Verdict
Yes, Worth Watching
Where to Watch Whisper of the Heart
Streaming, rental, and purchase options across 40+ countries.
United States
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GRUVAvailable in 131 countries
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