Spirited Away
Directed by Hayao MiyazakiThe fanciful adventures of a ten-year-old girl named Chihiro, who discovers a secret world when she and her family get lost and venture through a hillside tunnel. When her parents undergo a mysterious transformation, Chihiro must fend for herself as she encounters strange spirits, assorted creatures and a grumpy sorceress who seeks to prevent her from returning to the human world.
Spirited Away Ratings & Reviews
- Alejandro (Samara) Cuervo10 April 2026the twin witches were twinning so hard that I was willing to gave up my soul
- parktool691 December 2024love those little freaks
- Ty Leet24 November 2025I’ve had the distinct honor of showing this movie to a few people now; the music, the story, the world - just spectacular.
- Lucas Craparotta5 April 2025Masterpiece. One of Ghibli's most magical films. The art, story, and music are all fantastic. This film is peak Ghibli (●'◡'●)
- Jais Sabau6 April 2026The best movie ever🔥🔥
- PapaHendo4 August 2025If I could give this movie 10 stars I would. Generational.
- Jérémie22 February 2026Masterpiece
- Diego Cando17 June 2025The best movie, the ost is perfect.
- Ian Nilles24 August 2025Absolutely stunning and mystical
- BrightEmber20 March 2026A really phenomenal film. Gorgeous animation and art, beautiful soundtrack, and a world that you feel just as lost in as the main character. Beautifully put together. Anyone who says movies aren't art, or that animation isn't film, is truly a fool.
- flavo432 January 2026Spirited Away is an extraordinary film that showcases Studio Ghibli at the height of its imagination and emotional depth. Every aspect of it—the richly detailed setting, the unforgettable characters, the dreamlike story—works together to create an experience that feels both otherworldly and deeply human. Through Chihiro’s journey into the spirit world, the film gently introduces elements of Japanese culture, mythology, and tradition, making the fantastical feel grounded and meaningful. What makes the film especially powerful is its message for younger viewers. Chihiro’s transformation from a timid girl into someone brave, loyal, and determined is inspiring without ever feeling forced. Her courage grows through quiet moments as much as grand ones, giving the story a timeless resonance. With its breathtaking animation, emotional storytelling, and imaginative world‑building, Spirited Away stands as one of Studio Ghibli’s finest achievements—a masterpiece that continues to enchant audiences of all ages.
- Richard3 August 2025I bought Spirited Away on DVD, and it was my first-ever Studio Ghibli experience. That alone made it unforgettable. The animation is stunning, every frame hand-drawn with care. It’s a story about courage, identity and empathy, told with quiet magic and emotional depth. Sure, the pacing is gentle and some of the logic is abstract, but that’s part of its charm. It doesn’t explain everything, it invites you to feel your way through. Bottom line: Spirited Away was my gateway into Ghibli and it set the bar high. That DVD wasn’t just a movie, it was the start of something magical.
- Ddoughnut1 February 2026POV: You copy your reviews from Letterboxd, but your Letterboxd review doesn't work for plex, so you don't have a review for it so you're doing this crap
- mickerdoo12 July 2025Supremely weird and absurdly creative. Gorgeous animation and interesting characters. Just a little too creepy and random for my taste.
- Cubane16 January 2026Some of the most memorable characters that have ever been created for an anime, full stop. I would only say I found most of it pretty strange without researching Japanese oni mythology, which made it a lot less accessible than some of the other Ghibli works. Still, if you only care about understanding references friends and coworkers make, this is the singular Japanese movie to watch.
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Spirited Away Trivia
Spirited Away was released on 20 July 2001.
Spirited Away was directed by Hayao Miyazaki.
Spirited Away has a runtime of 2h 4m.
Spirited Away was produced by Toshio Suzuki.
The fanciful adventures of a ten-year-old girl named Chihiro, who discovers a secret world when she and her family get lost and venture through a hillside tunnel. When her parents undergo a mysterious transformation, Chihiro must fend for herself as she encounters strange spirits, assorted creatures and a grumpy sorceress who seeks to prevent her from returning to the human world.
The key characters in Spirited Away are Chihiro (voice) (Rumi Hiiragi), Haku (voice) (Miyu Irino), Yubaba / Zeniba (voice) (Mari Natsuki).
Spirited Away is rated PG.
Spirited Away is a Fantasy, Adventure, Family film.
Spirited Away has an audience rating of 10 out of 10.
Spirited Away had a budget of US$19M.
Spirited Away has made US$274.9M at the box office.