The Day I Bought a Star (2006) film poster — UK streaming guide

Where to watch The Day I Bought a Star (2006) in the UK

The Day I Bought a Star (2006) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 14 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

A young boy is tired of the city and escapes into the country. Two strangers trade him a strange seed. The boy accepts and the seed sprouts into a miniature planet, which continues to grow.

  • Film
  • 2006
  • 16 min
  • ★ 7.8/10 TMDB
  • Animation
  • Fantasy
  • Science Fiction

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Cast & crew

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DirectorHayao Miyazaki
WritersHayao Miyazaki, Naohisa Inoue

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