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Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings (2012): movie guide
Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings (2012) is a Thriller, Animation, Fantasy running about 131 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 7.6/10 from 164 votes. Notable cast includes Aoi Yuki, Chiwa Saito, Eri Kitamura, Kaori Mizuhashi. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 2012-10-05
- Runtime: 131 min
- TMDB: 7.6/10
- Genres: Thriller, Animation, Fantasy
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 2012-10-05

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What is Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings about?
Madoka Kaname, an ordinary middle-schooler, along with her best friend Sayaka Miki, are offered the chance to have any wish they want granted by the mysterious Kyubey, and become magical girls and fight witches. However, fellow magical girl Homura Akemi seems intent on stopping Madoka from becoming a magical girl at any cost. Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings is a retelling of the first half of the TV anime series.
Cast highlights
Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings features Aoi Yuki, Chiwa Saito, Eri Kitamura, Kaori Mizuhashi, Ai Nonaka, Emiri Kato. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 2012-10-05. Runtime: 131 minutes. TMDB score: 7.6/10 (164 votes). Genres: Thriller, Animation, Fantasy. Original language: ja. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings?
- Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings is listed as Thriller, Animation, Fantasy on TMDB.
- How long is Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings?
- Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings runs about 131 minutes.
- Who stars in Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings?
- Cast highlights include Aoi Yuki, Chiwa Saito, Eri Kitamura, Kaori Mizuhashi, Ai Nonaka, Emiri Kato.








