For four decades, Studio Ghibli has enchanted audiences worldwide with its breathtaking hand-drawn animation and captivating storytelling. Under the visionary direction of Hayao Miyazaki, the studio has produced a remarkable collection of nearly two dozen films, spanning genres from fantastical and surreal to deeply emotional 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 provider 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 a long period of limited online accessibility. This list encompasses all 24 theatrical releases, along with two television specials and two films produced by the Ghibli team prior to the studio's official establishment.
Below, find streaming links for each film, plus alternative options for non-Max subscribers. Films directed by Hayao Miyazaki are marked 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.
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 has confirmed Miyazaki's continued creative endeavors, stating that he supports his work regardless of outcome. Further details remain undisclosed.
