For four decades, Studio Ghibli has enthralled audiences worldwide with its distinctive hand-drawn animation and enchanting storytelling. Under the visionary direction of Hayao Miyazaki, the Japanese studio has produced a remarkable collection of nearly two dozen films, spanning a diverse range of genres from fantastical and surreal to heartwarming and introspective. This comprehensive guide details 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

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. Note that Netflix offers the films in select international regions. A notable exception is Grave of the Fireflies (1988), now available on Netflix after a long period of limited online accessibility. This list encompasses all 24 Studio Ghibli theatrical releases, along with two television films and two productions predating the studio's official formation.

Below, find streaming links for each film, plus alternative rental/purchase options for those without a Max subscription. Films directed by Hayao Miyazaki are denoted 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, GKIDS and Shout! Factory offer Blu-ray steelbook releases of the Studio Ghibli catalog.

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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

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Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind

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Ponyo

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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 endeavors. Further details remain undisclosed.