For four decades, Studio Ghibli has enchanted audiences worldwide with its distinctive hand-drawn animation and captivating storytelling. Under the visionary direction of Hayao Miyazaki, the Japanese animation studio has produced a remarkable collection of nearly two dozen films, encompassing a wide range of genres from fantastical and surreal 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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Where to Stream Studio Ghibli Films
### Max Streaming Platform
Subscription plans start at $9.99. View on Max. Max is the primary streaming service for Studio Ghibli films in North America. Netflix offers access in other regions. A notable exception is Grave of the Fireflies (1988), now available on Netflix after a long period of limited online accessibility. This guide covers all 24 Studio Ghibli theatrical releases, including two TV specials and two films predating the studio's official formation.
Below, find streaming links for each film, along with alternative rental/purchase options for those without a Max subscription. Films directed by Hayao Miyazaki are marked with an asterisk (*).
Grave of the Fireflies (1988)
Stream: Netflix
Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (1984)*
Stream: Max Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
Castle in the Sky (1986)*
Stream: Max Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
My Neighbor Totoro (1988)*
Stream: Max Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
Kiki's Delivery Service (1989)*
Stream: Max Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
Only Yesterday (1991)
Stream: Max Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
Porco Rosso (1992)*
Stream: Max Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
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
My Neighbors the Yamadas (1999)
Stream: Max Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
Spirited Away (2001)*
Stream: Max Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
The Cat Returns (2002)
Stream: Max Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
Howl's Moving Castle (2004)*
Stream: Max Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
Tales from Earthsea (2006)
Stream: Max Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
Ponyo (2008)*
Stream: Max Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
The Secret World of Arrietty (2010)
Stream: Max Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
From Up on Poppy Hill (2011)
Stream: Max Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
The Wind Rises (2013)*
Stream: Max Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
The Tale of the Princess Kaguya (2013)
Stream: Max Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
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
*Directed by Hayao Miyazaki
Alternative Viewing Options
Physical Media
For collectors or those seeking guaranteed access to these cinematic treasures, GKIDS and Shout! Factory offer Blu-ray steelbook releases of the Studio Ghibli catalog.
New Release!### The Boy and the Heron
1See it at Amazon
### Spirited Away
1See it at Amazon
### My Neighbor Totoro
2See it at Amazon
### Howl's Moving Castle
1See it at Amazon
### Princess Mononoke
1See it at Amazon
### Kiki's Delivery Service
1See it at Amazon
### Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind
1See it at Amazon
### Ponyo
1See it at 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 reportedly working on a new project for Studio Ghibli. Producer Toshio Suzuki has confirmed Miyazaki's continued creative endeavors. Further details remain undisclosed.
