Twelve Months (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1980, Twelve Months is a fantasy, adventure, family and animation film directed by Yugo Serikawa, running about 65 minutes.
What it’s about. A young queen requests a bouquet of snowdrop flowers for New Year's Day in exchange for a reward. One greedy woman sends her stepdaughter, whom she does not like, to look for the flowers in a cold forest, knowing the task will be impossible for her. The girl almost freezes to death in the forest, but she is rescued by the spirits of the Twelve Months, who create spring around her. The girl is able to deliver the bouquet to the queen, but others want a share of the reward.
Who’s in it. Twelve Months stars Ai Kanzaki as Queen, Tokuko Sugiyama as Stepmother, Mariko Mukai as Stepmother's daughter and Ichiro Nagai as Professor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Twelve Months has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Twelve Months page.
If you liked it. Fans of Twelve Months tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Twelve Months (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Twelve Months change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Twelve Months worth watching?
- Twelve Months holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, adventure, family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Twelve Months?
- Twelve Months stars Ai Kanzaki, Tokuko Sugiyama, Mariko Mukai, Ichiro Nagai and Masashi Amenomori.
- When was Twelve Months released?
- Twelve Months was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 65 minutes.