For four decades, Studio Ghibli has enchanted audiences worldwide with its distinctive hand-drawn animation and captivating storytelling. Under the visionary leadership of Hayao Miyazaki, the Japanese animation 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. This comprehensive guide outlines where to stream or purchase every Studio Ghibli film currently available.
Essential Studio Ghibli Films
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Accessing Studio Ghibli Films Online
Max Streaming Platform
With plans starting at $9.99, Max is the primary streaming destination for Studio Ghibli films in North America. Note that Grave of the Fireflies (1988) is an exception, currently available on Netflix. This list encompasses all 24 theatrical releases, along with two television specials and two films predating the studio's official formation.
Below, find streaming links for each film, plus alternative options for non-Max subscribers. Films directed by Hayao Miyazaki are denoted with an asterisk (*).
Film Streaming and Purchase Options:
- 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
Physical Media Options
GKIDS and Shout! Factory offer Blu-ray steelbook releases for collectors.
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 reportedly working on a new project. Further details remain undisclosed.
