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 animation studio boasts a remarkable collection of nearly two dozen films, encompassing a diverse range of styles 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 at 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 guide covers all 24 Studio Ghibli theatrical releases, along with two TV specials and two films produced by the Ghibli team prior to the studio's official establishment.

Below, find streaming links for each film, supplemented by alternative rental/purchase 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 to these classics, 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### Nausicaä 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 supports his director's passion, regardless of outcome. Details remain undisclosed.