For four decades, Studio Ghibli has enthralled audiences worldwide with its distinctive hand-drawn animation and captivating storytelling. Under the visionary leadership of Hayao Miyazaki, the Japanese studio boasts a remarkable collection of nearly two dozen films, spanning a diverse range of genres from fantastical and surreal to deeply emotional and introspective. This comprehensive guide details 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 begin at $9.99. View on Max. Max is the primary streaming service for Studio Ghibli films in North America. Netflix offers the catalog in select international regions. A notable exception is Grave of the Fireflies (1988), now available on Netflix after years of limited online accessibility. This list encompasses all 24 Studio Ghibli theatrical releases, along with two television films and two pre-studio productions by Ghibli creators.
Below, find streaming links for each film, with alternative options provided for non-Max subscribers. Films directed by Hayao Miyazaki are marked with an asterisk (*).
Film Streaming & Purchase 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
GKIDS and Shout! Factory offer Blu-ray and Steelbook releases of the Studio Ghibli collection for those preferring physical media.
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
### Nausicaa 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 Studio Ghibli project. Producer Toshio Suzuki confirmed Miyazaki's continued creative endeavors, stating he is actively developing his next film. Further details remain unannounced.
