For four decades, Studio Ghibli has enchanted audiences worldwide with its distinctive hand-drawn animation and captivating storytelling. Under the visionary direction of Hayao Miyazaki, the Japanese studio has produced 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 outlines where to stream or purchase every Studio Ghibli film currently available.
Essential Studio Ghibli Films
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Where to Find Studio Ghibli Films Online
### 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 the films in select international regions. A notable exception is Grave of the Fireflies (1988), now available on Netflix after a long period of limited online accessibility. This guide encompasses all 24 Studio Ghibli theatrical releases, alongside two TV 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 film, along with alternative rental/purchase options for those without a Max subscription. Films directed by Hayao Miyazaki are marked with an asterisk (*).
Grave of the Fireflies (1988)
Stream: Netflix
Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (1984)*
Stream: Max Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
Castle in the Sky (1986)*
Stream: Max Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
My Neighbor Totoro (1988)*
Stream: Max Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
Kiki's Delivery Service (1989)*
Stream: Max Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
Only Yesterday (1991)
Stream: Max Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
Porco Rosso (1992)*
Stream: Max Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
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
My Neighbors the Yamadas (1999)
Stream: Max Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
Spirited Away (2001)*
Stream: Max Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
The Cat Returns (2002)
Stream: Max Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
Howl's Moving Castle (2004)*
Stream: Max Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
Tales from Earthsea (2006)
Stream: Max Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
Ponyo (2008)*
Stream: Max Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
The Secret World of Arrietty (2010)
Stream: Max Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
From Up on Poppy Hill (2011)
Stream: Max Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
The Wind Rises (2013)*
Stream: Max Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
The Tale of the Princess Kaguya (2013)
Stream: Max Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
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
*Directed by Hayao Miyazaki
Alternative Viewing Options
Physical Media
For collectors or those seeking guaranteed access to these cinematic masterpieces, GKIDS, in collaboration with Shout! Factory, offers Blu-ray steelbook releases of the Studio Ghibli catalog.
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The Boy and the Heron
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Spirited Away
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My Neighbor Totoro
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Howl's Moving Castle
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Princess Mononoke
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Kiki's Delivery Service
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Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind
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Ponyo
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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 supports his work regardless of outcome. Further details remain undisclosed.
