For 40 years, Studio Ghibli has enchanted audiences worldwide with its breathtaking hand-drawn animation and enchanting storytelling. Under the visionary leadership of filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki, this renowned Japanese studio has created a remarkable filmography, boasting nearly two dozen movies that span from the surreal and supernatural to the deeply heartfelt and reflective. If you're eager to dive into or revisit the magic of Studio Ghibli, this comprehensive guide will show you how to watch every single one of their films right now.
The Best Studio Ghibli Movies
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Where to Watch Studio Ghibli Movies Online
Max Streaming Service
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Max is the premier streaming destination for Studio Ghibli movies in North America, while they're available on Netflix in other regions. The notable exception to this is the 1988 film Grave of the Fireflies, which, after being elusive online for years, can now be streamed on Netflix. This guide includes 24 Studio Ghibli movies, covering all theatrical releases, two TV movies, and two films produced by the Ghibli creative team before the studio's official founding.
Below, you'll find streaming links for each movie, along with alternative viewing options for those without a Max subscription. Films directed by Hayao Miyazaki are marked with an asterisk (*).
Grave of the Fireflies (1988)
Stream: Netflix
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Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (1984)*
Stream: Max
Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
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Castle in the Sky (1986)*
Stream: Max
Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
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My Neighbor Totoro (1988)*
Stream: Max
Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
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Kiki's Delivery Service (1989)*
Stream: Max
Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
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Only Yesterday (1991)
Stream: Max
Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
Porco Rosso (1992)*
Stream: Max
Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
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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
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My Neighbors the Yamadas (1999)
Stream: Max
Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
Spirited Away (2001)*
Stream: Max
Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
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The Cat Returns (2002)
Stream: Max
Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
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Howl's Moving Castle (2004)*
Stream: Max
Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
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Tales from Earthsea (2006)
Stream: Max
Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
Ponyo (2008)*
Stream: Max
Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
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The Secret World of Arrietty (2010)
Stream: Max
Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
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From Up on Poppy Hill (2011)
Stream: Max
Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
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The Wind Rises (2013)*
Stream: Max
Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
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The Tale of the Princess Kaguya (2013)
Stream: Max
Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
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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's Review
*Directed by Hayao Miyazaki
Other Ways to Watch Studio Ghibli Movies
Physical Releases
For those who prefer to own Studio Ghibli's animated masterpieces, or want to enhance their collection, GKIDS has partnered with home video distributor Shout! Factory to release blu-ray steelbooks of Studio Ghibli's catalog.
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The Boy and the Heron
Spirited Away
My Neighbor Totoro
Howl's Moving Castle
Princess Mononoke
Kiki's Delivery Service
Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind
Ponyo
Future Studio Ghibli Films
Despite rumors that The Boy and the Heron would be Hayao Miyazaki's final film, as of October 2023, Miyazaki has been actively working on his next project for Studio Ghibli. Producer Toshio Suzuki shared, "He's thinking about this next project every day, and I can't stop him — in fact, I've given up. I no longer try to dissuade him, even if he were to make a failed film. In life, it's only the work that delights him." No further details about the upcoming project have been released yet.
