For 40 years, Studio Ghibli has enchanted audiences worldwide with its breathtaking hand-drawn animation and whimsical storytelling. Under the visionary leadership of Hayao Miyazaki, the Japanese studio has crafted a remarkable filmography of nearly two dozen films, each a unique blend of surreal fantasy, heartfelt emotion, and profound reflection. This guide provides a comprehensive overview of how to watch every Studio Ghibli film currently available.
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 primary streaming home for Studio Ghibli films in North America. Note that Netflix carries the Studio Ghibli library in other regions. A notable exception is Grave of the Fireflies (1988), which, after years of limited availability, is now streaming on Netflix. This list includes all 24 Studio Ghibli theatrical releases, along with two TV movies and two films produced by the Ghibli creative team before the studio's official founding.
Below, find streaming links for each film, plus alternative options for those without a Max subscription. Films 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 preferring physical media or seeking to expand their collection, GKIDS and Shout! Factory offer Blu-ray steelbooks of many Studio Ghibli titles.
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
