Arrietty
Discover a secret world within our own.
14-year-old Arrietty and the rest of the Clock family live in peaceful anonymity as they make their own home from items "borrowed" from the house's human inhabitants. However, life changes for the Clocks when a human boy discovers Arrietty.
Directed by Hiromasa Yonebayashi · Fantasy · Animation · Family · 95 min · 2010
Trailer
Director
Hiromasa Yonebayashi
Studio
Studio Ghibli / Hakuhodo DY Media Partners
Release
2010-07-16
Runtime
95 min
Genres
Fantasy, Animation, Family
Full Plot
A young boy named Shō spends a summer at his mother's home with his great-aunt and housemaid, where he discovers a family of miniature human beings called the Borrowers living in the walls. The Borrower daughter, Arrietty, befriends Shō and tries to protect her family from being discovered by humans. When their secret is threatened, the Borrowers must flee, but Shō wants them to stay and finds ways to help them.
Cast & Characters
Arrietty (voice)
Mirai Shida
Sho (voice)
Ryunosuke Kamiki
Pod (voice)
Tomokazu Miura
Sadako Maki (voice)
Keiko Takeshita
Haru (voice)
Kirin Kiki
Homily (voice)
Shinobu Otake
Did You Know?
Did You Know that Arrietty was based on the novel "The Borrowers" by Mary Norton, which won the Carnegie Medal for children's literature in 1953.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-16
Did You Know that Studio Ghibli had been contemplating an adaptation of this novel for the past 40 years?
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-16
Did You Know that animator Hiromasa Yonebayashi was one of the animators for several Studio Ghibli films, including "Howl's Moving Castle", before directing Arrietty.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-16
Did You Know that Corbel's Celtic-inspired score for the film combined elements of folk music, medieval Turkish songs, and Irish marches?
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-16
Critical Assessment
Arrietty holds 7.7/10 on TMDb (3277 votes). IMDb/Rotten Tomatoes/Metacritic scores will populate automatically via the site's daily refresh once available.
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Ratings as of September 16, 2026
Where to Watch
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on TMDb's aggregated score (7.7/10 on TMDb (3277 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Arrietty good? What are critics saying?+
Arrietty holds 7.7/10 on TMDb (3277 votes). IMDb/Rotten Tomatoes/Metacritic scores will populate automatically via the site's daily refresh once available.
How long is Arrietty?+
Arrietty has a runtime of 95 min.
Who directed Arrietty?+
Arrietty was directed by Hiromasa Yonebayashi.
Where can I watch Arrietty?+
Arrietty is available to stream, rent, or buy on HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Netflix, Netflix Kids, Netflix Standard with Ads.
Fan & Critic Buzz
The movie "Arrietty" received overwhelmingly positive reviews, with many critics praising its visually stunning animation and soulful storytelling. While some reviewers noted that the film's themes and tone may not appeal to all audiences, most agreed that it is a charming and entrancing tale that showcases Studio Ghibli's signature style. The film's ability to balance depth and simplicity was widely praised by critics.
Source: Wikipedia — Critical reception (CC BY-SA)
