For four decades, Studio Ghibli has enthralled audiences worldwide with its distinctive hand-drawn animation and imaginative storytelling. Under the visionary direction of Hayao Miyazaki, the Japanese animation house boasts a remarkable collection of nearly two dozen films, encompassing a diverse range of genres from fantastical and supernatural to heartwarming and introspective. This guide provides a comprehensive overview of how to access every Studio Ghibli film currently available for streaming or purchase.

Essential Studio Ghibli Films

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Where to Stream Studio Ghibli Films

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Max serves as the primary streaming destination for Studio Ghibli films in North America. Note that Netflix offers the Studio Ghibli library in select international regions. A notable exception is the 1988 film Grave of the Fireflies, which, after a long period of limited online availability, is now streaming on Netflix. This curated list encompasses all 24 Studio Ghibli theatrical releases, along with two television specials and two films produced by the Ghibli team prior to the studio's official establishment.

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 denoted with an asterisk (*).

Film Listings and Viewing Options:

• Grave of the Fireflies (1988): Stream: Netflix. IGN Review.
• *Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (1984):** Stream: Max. Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube. IGN Review.
• *Castle in the Sky (1986):** Stream: Max. Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube. IGN Review.
• *My Neighbor Totoro (1988):** Stream: Max. Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube. IGN Review.
• *Kiki's Delivery Service (1989):** Stream: Max. Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube. IGN Review.
• Only Yesterday (1991): Stream: Max. Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube.
• *Porco Rosso (1992):** Stream: Max. Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube. IGN 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 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 Review.
• The Cat Returns (2002): Stream: Max. Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube. IGN Review.
• *Howl's Moving Castle (2004):** Stream: Max. Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube. IGN Review.
• Tales from Earthsea (2006): Stream: Max. Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube.
• *Ponyo (2008):** Stream: Max. Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube. IGN Review.
• The Secret World of Arrietty (2010): Stream: Max. Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube. IGN Review.
• From Up on Poppy Hill (2011): Stream: Max. Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube. IGN Review.
• *The Wind Rises (2013):** Stream: Max. Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube. IGN Review.
• The Tale of the Princess Kaguya (2013): Stream: Max. Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube. IGN 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 Review.

*Indicates films directed by Hayao Miyazaki.

Alternative Viewing Options: Physical Media

For guaranteed access or physical collection additions, GKIDS and Shout! Factory offer Blu-ray steelbook releases of the Studio Ghibli catalog.

New Release! The Boy and the Heron. View at Amazon. Spirited Away. View at Amazon. My Neighbor Totoro. View at Amazon. Howl's Moving Castle. View at Amazon. Princess Mononoke. View at Amazon. Kiki's Delivery Service. View at Amazon. Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind. View at Amazon. Ponyo. View 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 actively developing his next project for Studio Ghibli. Producer Toshio Suzuki has confirmed Miyazaki's continued creative pursuits, stating that he supports Miyazaki's endeavors regardless of outcome. Further details remain undisclosed.