For four decades, Studio Ghibli has enchanted audiences worldwide with its exquisite hand-drawn animation and enchanting storytelling. Under the guidance of the visionary filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki, the Japanese studio has crafted a remarkable filmography of nearly two dozen movies, spanning from the surreal and supernatural to the deeply heartfelt and reflective. Whether you're eager to dive into these cinematic treasures for the first time or looking to revisit your favorites, we've put together a comprehensive guide to help you watch every Studio Ghibli movie 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 streaming home for Studio Ghibli movies in North America, while 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 now landed on Netflix. This list includes 24 Studio Ghibli movies — all of its theatrical releases, two TV movies, and two movies 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 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
IGN's Review
My Neighbor Totoro (1988)*
Stream: Max
Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
IGN's Review
Kiki's Delivery Service (1989)*
Stream: Max
Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
IGN's Review
Only Yesterday (1991)
Stream: Max
Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
Porco Rosso (1992)*
Stream: Max
Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
IGN'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: Max
Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
Princess Mononoke (1997)*
Stream: Max
Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
IGN's Review
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
If you're looking for a reliable way to enjoy these animated classics or want to add some of your favorites to your physical 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
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Spirited Away
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My Neighbor Totoro
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Howl's Moving Castle
1See it at Amazon
Princess Mononoke
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Kiki's Delivery Service
1See it at Amazon
Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind
1See it at Amazon
Ponyo
1See it at Amazon
Future Studio Ghibli Films
While The Boy and the Heron was rumored to be Hayao Miyazaki's final film, as of October 2023, Miyazaki was actively working on his next project for Studio Ghibli. “He's thinking about this next project every day, and I can't stop him — in fact, I've given up,” said producer Toshio Suzuki. “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 project have been announced.
