Your Name. (2016) — IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes & Audience Ratings

Last updated: 2026-03-30 3 min read

Quick Facts

IMDb	8.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes	98%
Metacritic	81/100
Director	Makoto Shinkai
Genre	Animation, Romance, Drama
Runtime	106 min
Rated	TV-PG
Cast	Ryunosuke Kamiki, Mone Kamishiraishi, Ryo Narita, Aoi Yuuki, Nobunaga Shimazaki

"Separated by distance, connected by fate."

Should You Watch Your Name.?

With an IMDb score of 8.4, Your Name. is widely considered one of the best films in its genre. Critics and audiences agree this is essential viewing. The 98% Rotten Tomatoes score signals near-universal critical acclaim.

High schoolers Mitsuha and Taki are complete strangers living separate lives. But one night, they suddenly switch places. Mitsuha wakes up in Taki’s body, and he in hers. This bizarre occurrence continues to happen randomly, and the two must adjust their lives around each other.

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Ratings Breakdown

IMDb: 8.4/10 from 12,378 votes — the broad audience consensus.
Rotten Tomatoes: 98% — Certified Fresh by critics.
Metacritic: 81/100 — weighted critic average.
TMDB: 8.5/10 from 12,378 votes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Your Name.'s IMDb rating?

Your Name. (2016) has an IMDb rating of 8.4 out of 10 based on 12,378 user votes.

Is Your Name. worth watching?

With an IMDb score of 8.4 and a Rotten Tomatoes score of 98%, Your Name. is generally well-regarded and worth your time.

How long is Your Name.?

Your Name. has a runtime of 106 min. It is rated TV-PG.

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