For four decades, Studio Ghibli has enchanted viewers worldwide with its handcrafted animations and imaginative storytelling. Guided by visionary director Hayao Miyazaki, the Japanese studio has crafted nearly two dozen films that span the spectrum from surreal and supernatural to heartfelt and introspective. If you're eager to watch—or revisit—the best Studio Ghibli masterpieces, this guide will show you where to stream every single title right now.
The Finest Studio Ghibli Films

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Where to Stream Studio Ghibli Movies Online
### Max Streaming Service
62Plans start at $9.99.See it at MaxMax is the go-to platform for Studio Ghibli films in North America, while Netflix hosts these treasures in other regions. The sole exception is 1988's Grave of the Fireflies, which is available exclusively on Netflix. This list covers all 24 Studio Ghibli theatrical releases, along with two TV movies and two films created under the Ghibli team before the studio's inception.
We’ve included streaming links for each movie, plus alternatives for those without a Max subscription. Titles directed by Hayao Miyazaki are marked with an asterisk (*).
Grave of the Fireflies (1988)
Stream: Netflix
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Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (1984)*
Stream: Max
Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
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Castle in the Sky (1986)*
Stream: Max
Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
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My Neighbor Totoro (1988)*
Stream: Max
Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
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Kiki's Delivery Service (1989)*
Stream: Max
Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
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Only Yesterday (1991)
Stream: Max
Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
Porco Rosso (1992)*
Stream: Max
Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
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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
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My Neighbors the Yamadas (1999)
Stream: Max
Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
Spirited Away (2001)*
Stream: Max
Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
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The Cat Returns (2002)
Stream: Max
Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
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Howl's Moving Castle (2004)*
Stream: Max
Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
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Tales from Earthsea (2006)
Stream: Max
Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
Ponyo (2008)*
Stream: Max
Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
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The Secret World of Arrietty (2010)
Stream: Max
Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
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From Up on Poppy Hill (2011)
Stream: Max
Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
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The Wind Rises (2013)*
Stream: Max
Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
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The Tale of the Princess Kaguya (2013)
Stream: Max
Rent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube
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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 Enjoy Studio Ghibli Movies
Physical Releases
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The Boy and the Heron
1See it at Amazon
Spirited Away
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My Neighbor Totoro
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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