For four decades, Studio Ghibli has enthralled audiences worldwide with its breathtaking hand-drawn animation and imaginative storytelling. Under the visionary direction of Hayao Miyazaki, the studio boasts a remarkable collection of nearly two dozen films, encompassing a diverse range of genres from fantastical adventures to poignant reflections on life. This comprehensive guide details where to stream or purchase every Studio Ghibli film currently available.
Essential Studio Ghibli Films
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Where to Stream Studio Ghibli Films
### Max Streaming Platform
Max offers the most comprehensive collection of Studio Ghibli films in North America, starting at $9.99 per month. Outside North America, Netflix holds the streaming rights for many titles. A notable exception is Grave of the Fireflies (1988), now available on Netflix after years of limited online accessibility. This list encompasses all 24 theatrical releases, along with two TV specials and two films predating the studio's official formation.
Streaming links and alternative viewing options (for non-Max subscribers) are provided below. Films directed by Hayao Miyazaki are marked with an asterisk (*).
Film Listings and Availability:
- Grave of the Fireflies (1988): Netflix
- *Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (1984):** Max; Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
- *Castle in the Sky (1986):** Max; Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
- *My Neighbor Totoro (1988):** Max; Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
- *Kiki's Delivery Service (1989):** Max; Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
- Only Yesterday (1991): Max; Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
- *Porco Rosso (1992):** Max; Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
- Ocean Waves (1993): Max (Japanese audio); Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube (Japanese audio)
- Pom Poko (1994): Max; Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
- Whisper of the Heart (1995): Max; Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
- *Princess Mononoke (1997):** Max; Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
- My Neighbors the Yamadas (1999): Max; Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
- *Spirited Away (2001):** Max; Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
- The Cat Returns (2002): Max; Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
- *Howl's Moving Castle (2004):** Max; Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
- Tales from Earthsea (2006): Max; Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
- *Ponyo (2008):** Max; Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
- The Secret World of Arrietty (2010): Max; Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
- From Up on Poppy Hill (2011): Max; Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
- *The Wind Rises (2013):** Max; Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
- The Tale of the Princess Kaguya (2013): Max; Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
- When Marnie Was There (2014): Max; Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
- Earwig and the Witch (2020): Max; Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
- *The Boy and the Heron (2023):** Max; Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
*Indicates films directed by Hayao Miyazaki.
Alternative Viewing Options: Physical Media
GKIDS and Shout! Factory offer Blu-ray and steelbook releases for many Studio Ghibli titles, providing a permanent addition to any film collection.
- The Boy and the Heron: Amazon
- Spirited Away: Amazon
- My Neighbor Totoro: Amazon
- Howl's Moving Castle: Amazon
- Princess Mononoke: Amazon
- Kiki's Delivery Service: Amazon
- Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind: Amazon
- Ponyo: 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 a new project for Studio Ghibli. Producer Toshio Suzuki confirmed Miyazaki's continued creative drive, stating he is "thinking about this next project every day." Further details remain undisclosed.