For four decades, Studio Ghibli has enchanted viewers around the globe with its mesmerizing hand-drawn animation and enchanting storytelling. Under the guidance of the legendary Hayao Miyazaki, this iconic Japanese studio has crafted nearly two dozen films that span from the surreal and supernatural to the deeply emotional and reflective. Whether you're eager to dive into these cinematic treasures for the first time or revisiting old favorites, we've curated the ultimate guide to help you watch every Studio Ghibli masterpiece available right now.
The Best Studio Ghibli Movies

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Where to Watch Studio Ghibli Movies Online
### Max Streaming Service
62Plans start at $9.99. See it at MaxMax is the streaming home for Studio Ghibli movies in North America, with availability on Netflix in other regions. The sole exception is the poignant 1988 film Grave of the Fireflies, which after years of being elusive online, can now be found on Netflix. This comprehensive list includes 24 Studio Ghibli films — encompassing all theatrical releases, two TV movies, and two films that were crafted by the Ghibli creative team before the studio's official establishment.
Below, you'll find streaming links for each film, along with alternative viewing options for those without a Max subscription. Films directed by Hayao Miyazaki are marked with an asterisk (*).
Grave of the Fireflies (1988)
Stream: NetflixIGN's Review### Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (1984)***
Stream: MaxRent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTubeIGN's Review### Castle in the Sky (1986)***
Stream: MaxRent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTubeIGN's Review### My Neighbor Totoro (1988)***
Stream: MaxRent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTubeIGN's Review### Kiki's Delivery Service (1989)***
Stream: MaxRent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTubeIGN's Review### Only Yesterday (1991)**
Stream: MaxRent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube### Porco Rosso (1992)*
Stream: MaxRent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTubeIGN'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: MaxRent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube### Princess Mononoke (1997)*
Stream: MaxRent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTubeIGN's Review### My Neighbors the Yamadas (1999)**
Stream: MaxRent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube### Spirited Away (2001)*
Stream: MaxRent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTubeIGN's Review**### The Cat Returns (2002)
Stream: MaxRent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTubeIGN's Review### Howl's Moving Castle (2004)*
Stream: MaxRent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTubeIGN's Review**### Tales from Earthsea (2006)
Stream: MaxRent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube### Ponyo (2008)***
Stream: MaxRent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTubeIGN's Review**### The Secret World of Arrietty (2010)
Stream: MaxRent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTubeIGN's Review### From Up on Poppy Hill (2011)
Stream: MaxRent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTubeIGN's Review### The Wind Rises (2013)*
Stream: MaxRent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTubeIGN's Review**### The Tale of the Princess Kaguya (2013)
Stream: MaxRent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTubeIGN's Review**### When Marnie Was There (2014)
Stream: MaxRent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube### Earwig and the Witch (2020)
Stream: MaxRent/Buy: Prime Video or YouTube### The Boy and the Heron (2023)***
Stream: MaxBuy: Prime Video or YouTubeIGN's Review*\Directed by Hayao Miyazaki
Other Ways to Watch Studio Ghibli Movies
Physical Releases
If you're keen on securing these animated gems for your personal collection or simply prefer the tangible feel of physical media, GKIDS, in partnership with Shout! Factory, has been diligently releasing blu-ray steelbooks of Studio Ghibli's 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