For four decades, Studio Ghibli has enchanted audiences worldwide with its breathtaking hand-drawn animation and captivating storytelling. Under the visionary direction of Hayao Miyazaki, the studio has crafted a remarkable collection of nearly two dozen films, encompassing a diverse range of genres from fantastical adventures to poignant reflections on life. This comprehensive guide details where to stream or purchase every Studio Ghibli film currently available.

Essential Studio Ghibli Films

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Accessing Studio Ghibli Films Online

Max Streaming Service: Your Primary Hub

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Max is the primary streaming platform for Studio Ghibli films in North America. Note that Grave of the Fireflies (1988) is an exception, currently available on Netflix. This guide encompasses all 24 Studio Ghibli theatrical releases, along with two TV specials and two films predating the studio's official establishment.

Below, find streaming links for each film, with alternative options provided for those without a Max subscription. Films directed by Hayao Miyazaki are marked with an asterisk (*).

Film Streaming and Purchase Options:

• 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

*Denotes films directed by Hayao Miyazaki.

Physical Media Options:

GKIDS and Shout! Factory offer Blu-ray steelbook releases for collectors.

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 actively developing a new project for Studio Ghibli. Further details remain undisclosed.