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Love Live! The School Idol Movie (2015): Ratings, Box Office & Plot

Love Live! The School Idol Movie (2015) movie poster

Love Live! The School Idol Movie is a 2015 animated comedy directed by Takahiko Kyogoku. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes and earned $22.1 million worldwide. IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.

IMDb rating
7.0/10
worldwide gross
$22.1M
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Love Live! The School Idol Movie (2015) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 39m (99 min)
Director
Takahiko Kyogoku
Genres
Comedy , Music , Animation
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Love Live! The School Idol Movie About?

The premise of Love Live! The School Idol Movie without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

With graduation approaching for the senior members of μ's, the group faces a difficult decision: disband or continue their journey as school idols. A surprising opportunity emerges, leading them toward a significant concert event. As time runs out, the nine girls grapple with their individual futures and the meaning of their shared passion, striving to create a memorable and electrifying final performance that will solidify their legacy.

Love Live! The School Idol Movie Themes & Keywords

· 26 tags
  • school idol
  • singing
  • japan
  • idol
  • love live
  • new york city
  • united states of america
  • tokyo japan
  • six word title
  • exclamation point in title
  • movie in title
  • alpaca
+14 more
  • dancing
  • all female cast
  • female musician
  • childhood friend
  • tsundere
  • twintails
  • ponytail
  • side ponytail
  • all girls school
  • tomboy
  • student council president
  • anime animation
  • female protagonist
  • rich girl
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Crew

The Director of Love Live! The School Idol Movie

Directed by Takahiko Kyogoku.

Ratings

Love Live! The School Idol Movie Reviews & Ratings

IMDb users rate Love Live! The School Idol Movie 7.0/10.

Plot

Love Live! The School Idol Movie Plot Summary

What happens in Love Live! The School Idol Movie from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 6-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

The film begins by taking us back to Honoka’s childhood, where she is determined to jump over a puddle left by a heavy downpour. Cheerfully supporting her is Kotori, while Umi stands on the sidelines offering encouragement. Despite numerous failed attempts and Kotori suggesting that Honoka give up and head home, our tenacious protagonist ultimately succeeds, triumphantly leaping over the puddle.

Full summary

The whole story of Love Live! The School Idol Movie, scene by scene

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Box office

Love Live! The School Idol Movie Box Office

Love Live! The School Idol Movie grossed $22.1 million worldwide. $115,840 came from the US and Canada and $22 million (99%) from the rest of the world.

2015 box office

Worldwide gross

$22.1M

US & Canada
$115.8K
International
$22M
US & Canada 1% Rest of the world 99%
Videos

Love Live! The School Idol Movie Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 2 trailers.

「ラブライブ!The School Idol Movie」劇場本予告(90秒ver.)
  • Trailer Love Live! The School Idol Movie - Official Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Love Live! The School Idol Movie?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What childhood activity does Honoka struggle with at the beginning of the film?

Details

Love Live! The School Idol Movie Also Known As

8 alternative titles, including “Gekijouban Love Live! The School Idol Movie” and “Love Live! School Idol Project Movie”.

Also known as
  • Gekijouban Love Live! The School Idol Movie
  • Love Live! School Idol Project Movie
  • 劇場版「ラブライブ! The School Idol Movie」
  • Love Live 剧场版
  • 러브라이브! 더 스쿨 아이돌 무비
  • LoveLive! 学园偶像电影
  • 러브 라이브! 더 스쿨 아이돌 무비
  • Love Live! 電影

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FAQ

Love Live! The School Idol Movie FAQ: Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Love Live! The School Idol Movie, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Love Live! The School Idol Movie?

Love Live! The School Idol Movie runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).

When was Love Live! The School Idol Movie released?

Love Live! The School Idol Movie was released on September 11, 2015.

Who directed Love Live! The School Idol Movie?

Love Live! The School Idol Movie was directed by Takahiko Kyogoku.

How much did Love Live! The School Idol Movie make at the box office?

Love Live! The School Idol Movie grossed $22.1 million worldwide ($115,840 domestic, $22 million international).

How is Love Live! The School Idol Movie rated?

Love Live! The School Idol Movie has 7.0/10 on IMDb, 77% on TMDB and 3.7/5 on Letterboxd.

Does Love Live! The School Idol Movie have a post-credit scene?

No. Love Live! The School Idol Movie has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Love Live! The School Idol Movie in?

The original language of Love Live! The School Idol Movie is Japanese.

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