Only Yesterday (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1991, Only Yesterday is a drama, animation and romance film directed by Isao Takahata, running about 119 minutes. “I'm going on a trip with Me.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. On a trip to the countryside to pick safflowers, a young Japanese woman recalls her life when she was ten years old.
Who’s in it. Only Yesterday stars Miki Imai as Taeko Okajima (voice), Miki Imai as Taeko Okajima (voice), Toshiro Yanagiba as Toshio (voice) and Yoko Honna as Taeko (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Only Yesterday has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $473.1K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Only Yesterday page.
If you liked it. Fans of Only Yesterday tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Only Yesterday (1991)?
- In US, Only Yesterday is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Only Yesterday worth watching?
- Only Yesterday holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, animation and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Only Yesterday?
- Only Yesterday stars Miki Imai, Miki Imai, Toshiro Yanagiba, Yoko Honna and Mayumi Izuka.
- When was Only Yesterday released?
- Only Yesterday was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.