For four decades, Studio Ghibli has enchanted viewers worldwide with its exquisite hand-drawn animations and enchanting storytelling. Founded by the legendary Hayao Miyazaki, this Japanese studio has produced nearly two dozen films, exploring themes from the surreal and supernatural to the deeply personal and reflective. If you're eager to dive into or revisit the magic of Studio Ghibli, our comprehensive guide will show you how to watch every film right now.
The Best Studio Ghibli Movies
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Where to Watch Studio Ghibli Movies Online
Max Streaming Service
62Plans start at $9.99.See it at MaxMax is the streaming home for Studio Ghibli movies in North America; they're available on Netflix in other territories. The one exception to the "Max" rule is 1988's Grave of the Fireflies, which, after years of being nearly impossible to find online, has finally landed on Netflix. This list compiles 24 Studio Ghibli movies — all of its theatrical releases, two TV movies, and two films that were technically made by the Ghibli creative team before the studio's founding.
Below, we've provided streaming links to each movie as well as alternative options for those without a Max subscription. Movies directed by Hayao Miyazaki are marked by an asterisk (*).
Grave of the Fireflies (1988)
Stream: NetflixIGN's Review
Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (1984)*
Stream: MaxRent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTubeIGN's Review
Castle in the Sky (1986)*
Stream: MaxRent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTubeIGN's Review
My Neighbor Totoro (1988)*
Stream: MaxRent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTubeIGN's Review
Kiki's Delivery Service (1989)*
Stream: MaxRent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTubeIGN's Review
Only Yesterday (1991)
Stream: MaxRent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
Porco Rosso (1992)*
Stream: MaxRent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTubeIGN's 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: MaxRent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
Princess Mononoke (1997)*
Stream: MaxRent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTubeIGN's Review
My Neighbors the Yamadas (1999)
Stream: MaxRent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
Spirited Away (2001)*
Stream: MaxRent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTubeIGN's Review
The Cat Returns (2002)
Stream: MaxRent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTubeIGN's Review
Howl's Moving Castle (2004)*
Stream: MaxRent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTubeIGN's Review
Tales from Earthsea (2006)
Stream: MaxRent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
Ponyo (2008)*
Stream: MaxRent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTubeIGN's Review
The Secret World of Arrietty (2010)
Stream: MaxRent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTubeIGN's Review
From Up on Poppy Hill (2011)
Stream: MaxRent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTubeIGN's Review
The Wind Rises (2013)*
Stream: MaxRent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTubeIGN's Review
The Tale of the Princess Kaguya (2013)
Stream: MaxRent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTubeIGN's Review
When Marnie Was There (2014)
Stream: MaxRent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
Earwig and the Witch (2020)
Stream: MaxRent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
The Boy and the Heron (2023)*
Stream: MaxBuy: Prime Video or YouTubeIGN's Review
*Directed by Hayao Miyazaki
Other Ways to Watch Studio Ghibli Movies
Physical Releases
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