# Where to watch The Day the Earth Moved (1997) in the UK

> The Day the Earth Moved (1997) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 6 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1997  
**Runtime:** 76 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 9.0/10  
**Genres:** Drama, Animation  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 6 May 2026 (2026-05-06T10:33:41.322Z)  

## Synopsis

January 16, 1995. Tsuyoshi Takahashi, a young student at Shiokaze elementary, is driven solely to get excellent grades. Because of this he often ignores those around him in his pursuit of perfection. Miho, a young girl in his class that wishes he would appreciate the people around him. Kazu a sickly and bed ridden classmate that lives near him. January 17, the 1995 Kobe / Hyogoken-Nanbu Earthquake strikes killing more than 6000 people and leaving 300 000 more homeless. Measuring 6.9 on the Richter Scale, it was the largest Earthquake to hit Japan since the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923. In the aftermath of the quake, Tsuyoshi's finds his priorities changing. Dealing with the death of one friend while helping another to cope with a very personal loss, Tsuyoshi is forced to mature into someone who can no longer ignore the suffering around him.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

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## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch The Day the Earth Moved in the UK?**

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**Is The Day the Earth Moved on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

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## Sources

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