For 40 years, Studio Ghibli has enchanted viewers worldwide with its exquisite hand-drawn animation and enchanting storytelling. Under the guidance of the visionary filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki, the Japanese studio has created a remarkable filmography of nearly two dozen movies, each one a masterpiece ranging from the surreal and supernatural to the deeply heartfelt and reflective. If you're eager to dive into (or revisit) the magic of Studio Ghibli, we've put together this comprehensive guide to help you watch every single one of their films right now.
The Best Studio Ghibli Movies

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Where to Watch Studio Ghibli Movies Online
### Max Streaming Service
Plans start at $9.99. See it at Max. Max is the streaming home for Studio Ghibli movies in North America, while they are available on Netflix in other regions. The exception to the "Max" rule is 1988's Grave of the Fireflies, which, after years of being elusive online, has found a home at Netflix. This guide covers 24 Studio Ghibli movies, including all of its theatrical releases, two TV movies, and two films technically made by the Ghibli creative team before the studio's official 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 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
For those who prefer owning these timeless animated treasures or want to build their collection, GKIDS, in collaboration with home video distributor Shout! Factory, has released Blu-ray steelbooks of Studio Ghibli's catalog.
New Release!### 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
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### Princess Mononoke
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### Kiki's Delivery Service
See it at Amazon.
### Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind
See it at Amazon.
### Ponyo
See it at Amazon.