For four decades, Studio Ghibli has enthralled audiences with its distinctive hand-drawn animation and imaginative storytelling. Under the visionary direction of Hayao Miyazaki, the Japanese studio boasts a remarkable collection of nearly two dozen films, encompassing a wide spectrum of genres from fantastical and supernatural to deeply emotional and introspective narratives. This guide provides a comprehensive overview of how to access every Studio Ghibli film currently available for viewing.
Essential Studio Ghibli Films
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Where to Stream Studio Ghibli Films
### Max Streaming Platform
Subscription plans start at $9.99. View on Max. Max is the primary streaming service for Studio Ghibli films in North America. Netflix offers access in select international regions. A notable exception is the 1988 film Grave of the Fireflies, which, after a prolonged period of limited online availability, is now streaming on Netflix. This list encompasses all 24 Studio Ghibli theatrical releases, along with two television specials and two films produced by Ghibli's creative team prior to the studio's official establishment.
Below, you'll find streaming links for each movie, supplemented by alternative options for those without a Max subscription. Films directed by Hayao Miyazaki are marked with an asterisk (*).
Grave of the Fireflies (1988)
Stream: Netflix IGN Review
Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (1984)*
Stream: Max Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube IGN Review
Castle in the Sky (1986)*
Stream: Max Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube IGN Review
My Neighbor Totoro (1988)*
Stream: Max Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube IGN Review
Kiki's Delivery Service (1989)*
Stream: Max Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube IGN Review
Only Yesterday (1991)
Stream: Max Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
Porco Rosso (1992)*
Stream: Max Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube IGN Review
Ocean Waves (1993)
Stream: Max (Japanese audio) Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube (Japanese audio)
Pom Poko (1994)
Stream: Max Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
Whisper of the Heart (1995)
Stream: Max Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
Princess Mononoke (1997)*
Stream: Max Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube IGN Review
My Neighbors the Yamadas (1999)
Stream: Max Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
Spirited Away (2001)*
Stream: Max Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube IGN Review
The Cat Returns (2002)
Stream: Max Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube IGN Review
Howl's Moving Castle (2004)*
Stream: Max Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube IGN Review
Tales from Earthsea (2006)
Stream: Max Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
Ponyo (2008)*
Stream: Max Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube IGN Review
The Secret World of Arrietty (2010)
Stream: Max Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube IGN Review
From Up on Poppy Hill (2011)
Stream: Max Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube IGN Review
The Wind Rises (2013)*
Stream: Max Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube IGN Review
The Tale of the Princess Kaguya (2013)
Stream: Max Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube IGN Review
When Marnie Was There (2014)
Stream: Max Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
Earwig and the Witch (2020)
Stream: Max Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
The Boy and the Heron (2023)*
Stream: Max Buy: Prime Video or YouTube IGN Review
*Directed by Hayao Miyazaki
Alternative Viewing Options
Physical Media
For those seeking guaranteed access or physical collectors' items, GKIDS, in collaboration with Shout! Factory, offers Blu-ray steelbook releases of the Studio Ghibli catalog.
New Release!### The Boy and the Heron
1See it at Amazon
### Spirited Away
1See it at Amazon
### My Neighbor Totoro
2See it at Amazon
### Howl's Moving Castle
1See it at Amazon
### Princess Mononoke
1See it at Amazon
### Kiki's Delivery Service
1See it at Amazon
### Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind
1See it at Amazon
### Ponyo
1See it at Amazon
Future Studio Ghibli Projects
While The Boy and the Heron was initially speculated to be Hayao Miyazaki's final film, as of October 2023, he is actively developing his next project for Studio Ghibli. Producer Toshio Suzuki has confirmed Miyazaki's continued creative endeavors, stating he will not be dissuaded from pursuing his passion, regardless of outcome. Further details remain undisclosed.
