Only Yesterday
Directed by Isao Takahata
In lyrical switches between the present and the past, Taeko contemplates the arc of her life, and wonders if she has been true to the dreams of her childhood self.
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Top cast
Miki Imai
Taeko Okajima (voice)
Yoko Honna
Taeko Okajima as a 5-Year-Old (voice)
Toshiro Yanagiba
Toshio (voice)
Yorie Yamashita
Nanako Okajima (voice)
Yuki Minowa
Yaeko Okajima (voice)
Masahiro Ito
Taeko's Father (voice)
Michie Terada
Taeko's Mother (voice)
Chie Kitagawa
Taeko's Grandmother (voice)
Mayumi Izuka
Tsuneko Tani (voice)
Yuuki Masuda
Hirota (voice)
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Only Yesterday online?
As of August 6, 2026, Only Yesterday is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, and HBO Max in United States. Use the country selector above to check availability in other regions — streaming rights are licensed per country, so catalogues differ.
Is Only Yesterday on Netflix?
Not in United States at the moment. However, Only Yesterday is on Netflix in Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, and Germany. Streaming rights are sold per country, which is why catalogues differ.
Can I rent or buy Only Yesterday online?
Yes. In United States, Only Yesterday can be rented on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home and purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
In which countries can I stream Only Yesterday?
As of August 6, 2026, Only Yesterday is included with a streaming subscription (or free with ads) in Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Portugal, Russia, Spain, United Kingdom, and United States, among the countries we track.
Streaming availability last checked on August 6, 2026. Catalogues change frequently — data from TMDB and JustWatch.
