For four decades, Studio Ghibli has enchanted audiences worldwide with its breathtaking hand-drawn animation and captivating storytelling. Under the visionary direction of Hayao Miyazaki, the studio boasts a remarkable collection of nearly two dozen films, each a unique blend of fantasy, realism, and emotional depth. This comprehensive guide details where to stream or purchase every Studio Ghibli film currently available.
Essential Studio Ghibli Films
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Streaming and Purchasing Options
Max Streaming Service is the primary streaming home for Studio Ghibli films in North America. While Netflix offers Ghibli titles in other regions, Max holds the majority. A notable exception is Grave of the Fireflies (1988), now available on Netflix after a long period of limited online accessibility. This list encompasses all 24 Studio Ghibli theatrical releases, along with two TV specials and two pre-studio films created by Ghibli's core team.
Below, find streaming links and alternative purchase options for each film. Films directed by Hayao Miyazaki are marked with an asterisk (*).
Film Listings: Streaming & Purchase Options
- Grave of the Fireflies (1988): Netflix
- *Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (1984):** Max; Prime Video or YouTube (Rent/Buy)
- *Castle in the Sky (1986):** Max; Prime Video or YouTube (Rent/Buy)
- *My Neighbor Totoro (1988):** Max; Prime Video or YouTube (Rent/Buy)
- *Kiki's Delivery Service (1989):** Max; Prime Video or YouTube (Rent/Buy)
- Only Yesterday (1991): Max; Prime Video or YouTube (Rent/Buy)
- *Porco Rosso (1992):** Max; Prime Video or YouTube (Rent/Buy)
- Ocean Waves (1993): Max (Japanese audio); Prime Video or YouTube (Japanese audio, Rent/Buy)
- Pom Poko (1994): Max; Prime Video or YouTube (Rent/Buy)
- Whisper of the Heart (1995): Max; Prime Video or YouTube (Rent/Buy)
- *Princess Mononoke (1997):** Max; Prime Video or YouTube (Rent/Buy)
- My Neighbors the Yamadas (1999): Max; Prime Video or YouTube (Rent/Buy)
- *Spirited Away (2001):** Max; Prime Video or YouTube (Rent/Buy)
- The Cat Returns (2002): Max; Prime Video or YouTube (Rent/Buy)
- *Howl's Moving Castle (2004):** Max; Prime Video or YouTube (Rent/Buy)
- Tales from Earthsea (2006): Max; Prime Video or YouTube (Rent/Buy)
- *Ponyo (2008):** Max; Prime Video or YouTube (Rent/Buy)
- The Secret World of Arrietty (2010): Max; Prime Video or YouTube (Rent/Buy)
- From Up on Poppy Hill (2011): Max; Prime Video or YouTube (Rent/Buy)
- *The Wind Rises (2013):** Max; Prime Video or YouTube (Rent/Buy)
- The Tale of the Princess Kaguya (2013): Max; Prime Video or YouTube (Rent/Buy)
- When Marnie Was There (2014): Max; Prime Video or YouTube (Rent/Buy)
- Earwig and the Witch (2020): Max; Prime Video or YouTube (Rent/Buy)
- *The Boy and the Heron (2023):** Max; Prime Video or YouTube (Buy)
*Indicates films directed by Hayao Miyazaki.
Physical Media Options
GKIDS and Shout! Factory offer Blu-ray and Steelbook releases for collectors.
Future 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 Studio Ghibli project. Further details remain undisclosed.
