For four decades, Studio Ghibli has enthralled audiences worldwide with its distinctive hand-drawn animation and enchanting storytelling. Under the visionary direction of Hayao Miyazaki, the Japanese studio boasts a remarkable collection of nearly two dozen films, encompassing a diverse range of genres from fantastical and supernatural to deeply emotional and introspective narratives. This comprehensive guide details how to access every Studio Ghibli film currently available for streaming or purchase.
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 provider 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, now available on Netflix after a long period of limited online accessibility. 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, find streaming links for each film, supplemented by alternative rental/purchase options for those without a Max subscription. Films directed by Hayao Miyazaki are denoted with an asterisk (*).
Film Listings and Availability:
- 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
GKIDS, in collaboration with Shout! Factory, offers Blu-ray steelbook releases of the Studio Ghibli catalog for those preferring physical media ownership.
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### Nausicaa 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. Further details remain undisclosed.