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Ghibli Classics Now Streaming: Where to Find Them Online

Feb 20,2025 Author: Emery

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 boasts a remarkable collection of nearly two dozen films, encompassing a wide spectrum of genres from fantastical and supernatural to deeply emotional and introspective narratives. 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 start at $9.99. View at Max. Max is the primary streaming service for Studio Ghibli films in North America. Netflix offers access in select international regions. A notable exception is the 1988 film Grave of the Fireflies, 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 specials and two films produced by the Ghibli creative team prior to the studio's official establishment.

Streaming links and alternative viewing options (for non-Max subscribers) are provided below. Films directed by Hayao Miyazaki are denoted with an asterisk (*).

Film Listings & Viewing Options:

  • Grave of the Fireflies (1988)

    • Stream: Netflix
    • IGN Review: [Link to IGN Review, if available]
  • *Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (1984) **

    • Stream: Max
    • Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
    • IGN Review: [Link to IGN Review, if available]
  • *Castle in the Sky (1986) **

    • Stream: Max
    • Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
    • IGN Review: [Link to IGN Review, if available]
  • *My Neighbor Totoro (1988) **

    • Stream: Max
    • Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
    • IGN Review: [Link to IGN Review, if available]
  • *Kiki's Delivery Service (1989) **

    • Stream: Max
    • Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
    • IGN Review: [Link to IGN Review, if available]
  • Only Yesterday (1991)

    • Stream: Max
    • Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
  • *Porco Rosso (1992) **

    • Stream: Max
    • Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
    • IGN Review: [Link to IGN Review, if available]
  • 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: [Link to IGN Review, if available]
  • 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: [Link to IGN Review, if available]
  • The Cat Returns (2002)

    • Stream: Max
    • Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
    • IGN Review: [Link to IGN Review, if available]
  • *Howl's Moving Castle (2004) **

    • Stream: Max
    • Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
    • IGN Review: [Link to IGN Review, if available]
  • Tales from Earthsea (2006)

    • Stream: Max
    • Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
  • *Ponyo (2008) **

    • Stream: Max
    • Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
    • IGN Review: [Link to IGN Review, if available]
  • The Secret World of Arrietty (2010)

    • Stream: Max
    • Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
    • IGN Review: [Link to IGN Review, if available]
  • From Up on Poppy Hill (2011)

    • Stream: Max
    • Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
    • IGN Review: [Link to IGN Review, if available]
  • *The Wind Rises (2013) **

    • Stream: Max
    • Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
    • IGN Review: [Link to IGN Review, if available]
  • The Tale of the Princess Kaguya (2013)

    • Stream: Max
    • Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
    • IGN Review: [Link to IGN Review, if available]
  • 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: [Link to IGN Review, if available]

*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

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

PlayWhile The Boy and the Heron was initially speculated to be Hayao Miyazaki's final film, as of October 2023, he is actively developing a new project for Studio Ghibli. Producer Toshio Suzuki has confirmed Miyazaki's continued creative endeavors, stating he supports his work regardless of outcome. Further details remain undisclosed.

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