For four decades, Studio Ghibli has enchanted viewers worldwide with its mesmerizing hand-drawn animations and enchanting narratives. Under the guidance of the visionary filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki, the Japanese studio has produced nearly two dozen films that span a spectrum from the surreal and supernatural to the deeply emotional and contemplative. Whether you're a first-time viewer or a long-time fan looking to revisit these classics, this guide will help you find where to 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 go-to streaming platform for Studio Ghibli movies in North America, while they are available on Netflix in other regions. The exception to this is the 1988 film Grave of the Fireflies, which, after being elusive online for years, can now be found on Netflix. This comprehensive list includes 24 Studio Ghibli movies—covering all theatrical releases, two TV movies, and two films created by the Ghibli creative team before the studio's official establishment.
Below, you'll find streaming links for each movie, along with alternative viewing options for those without a Max subscription. Movies directed by Hayao Miyazaki are marked with an asterisk (*).
Grave of the Fireflies (1988)
Stream: Netflix IGN's Review
Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (1984)*
Stream: Max
Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube IGN's Review
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 IGN's Review
The Cat Returns (2002)
Stream: Max
Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube IGN's Review
Howl's Moving Castle (2004)*
Stream: Max
Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube IGN's Review
Tales from Earthsea (2006)
Stream: Max
Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
Ponyo (2008)*
Stream: Max
Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube IGN's Review
The Secret World of Arrietty (2010)
Stream: Max
Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube IGN's Review
From Up on Poppy Hill (2011)
Stream: Max
Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube IGN's Review
The Wind Rises (2013)*
Stream: Max
Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube IGN's Review
The Tale of the Princess Kaguya (2013)
Stream: Max
Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube IGN's Review
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 prefer owning these timeless animated treasures or adding them to your physical collection, GKIDS, in collaboration with home video distributor Shout! Factory, has released blu-ray steelbooks of Studio Ghibli's catalog.
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The Boy and the Heron
Spirited Away
My Neighbor Totoro
Howl's Moving Castle
Princess Mononoke
Kiki's Delivery Service
Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind
Ponyo
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.