Studio Ghibli Movies Online: 2025 Viewing Guide

For 40 years, Studio Ghibli has enchanted audiences worldwide with its exquisite hand-drawn animation and enchanting storytelling. Under the guidance of the legendary filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki, the Japanese studio has crafted a remarkable filmography that spans nearly two dozen movies. These films range from the surreal and supernatural to the deeply heartfelt and reflective. If you're eager to dive into or revisit the best of Studio Ghibli's cinematic treasures, we've put together a comprehensive guide to help you watch every single one of these masterpieces right now.

The Best Studio Ghibli Movies

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Where to Watch Studio Ghibli Movies Online

Max Streaming Service

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Max is the streaming home for Studio Ghibli movies in North America, while they're available on Netflix in other regions. The notable exception to the "Max" rule is the poignant 1988 film Grave of the Fireflies, which, after being hard to find online for years, is now available on Netflix. Our list encompasses 24 Studio Ghibli movies, including all its theatrical releases, two TV movies, and two films crafted by the Ghibli creative team before the studio was officially founded.

Below, we've included streaming links for each movie along with alternative options for those without a Max subscription. Films 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 Watch Studio Ghibli Movies

Physical Releases

For those who prefer to own these animated gems or want to ensure they have access to them, GKIDS, in collaboration with home video distributor Shout! Factory, has been releasing blu-ray steelbooks of Studio Ghibli's catalog.

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The Boy and the Heron

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Spirited Away

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My Neighbor Totoro

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Howl's Moving Castle

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Princess Mononoke

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Kiki's Delivery Service

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Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind

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Ponyo

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Future Studio Ghibli Films

While The Boy and the Heron was rumored to be Hayao Miyazaki's final film, as of October 2023, Miyazaki was actively working on his next project for Studio Ghibli. Producer Toshio Suzuki shared, “He's thinking about this next project every day, and I can't stop him — in fact, I've given up. I no longer try to dissuade him, even if he were to make a failed film. In life, it's only the work that delights him.” No further details about the project have been announced, leaving fans eagerly anticipating what Miyazaki will create next.