Kiki's Delivery Service
I was feeling blue, but I'm better now.
A young witch, on her mandatory year of independent life, finds fitting into a new community difficult while she supports herself by running an air courier service.
Directed by Hayao Miyazaki · Animation · Family · Fantasy · 103 min · 1989
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Director
Hayao Miyazaki
Studio
Studio Ghibli / Tokuma Shoten
Release
1989-07-29
Runtime
103 min
Genres
Animation, Family, Fantasy
Full Plot
Kiki, a young witch, sets out on her own at age 13 to find a new town to settle in. She encounters various challenges as she searches for a place to live and work, including a series of mishaps with her broomstick deliveries. With the help of her loyal cat Jiji and a local baker named Osono, Kiki establishes her own delivery service and navigates her way through new friendships and experiences.
Cast & Characters
Kiki / Ursula (voice)
Minami Takayama
Jiji (voice)
Rei Sakuma
Tombo (voice)
Kappei Yamaguchi
Osono (voice)
Keiko Toda
Kokiri (voice)
Mieko Nobusawa
Okino (voice)
Koichi Miura
Did You Know?
Kiki's Delivery Service
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-10-05
Did You Know that the film's setting is based on reference photos from Miyazaki's previous trip to Sweden and other European cities?
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-10-05
The original children's book by Kadono is more episodic, consisting of small stories about various people and incidents Kiki encounters while making deliveries.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-10-05
Critical Assessment
Kiki's Delivery Service holds 7.8/10 on TMDb (4721 votes). IMDb/Rotten Tomatoes/Metacritic scores will populate automatically via the site's daily refresh once available.
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of September 13, 2026
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on TMDb's aggregated score (7.8/10 on TMDb (4721 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kiki's Delivery Service good? What are critics saying?+
Kiki's Delivery Service holds 7.8/10 on TMDb (4721 votes). IMDb/Rotten Tomatoes/Metacritic scores will populate automatically via the site's daily refresh once available.
How long is Kiki's Delivery Service?+
Kiki's Delivery Service has a runtime of 103 min.
Who directed Kiki's Delivery Service?+
Kiki's Delivery Service was directed by Hayao Miyazaki.
Where can I watch Kiki's Delivery Service?+
Kiki's Delivery Service is available to stream, rent, or buy on HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home, Netflix, Netflix Kids, Netflix Standard with Ads.
Fan & Critic Buzz
Kiki's Delivery Service received widespread critical acclaim, with 98% of reviews being positive. The film was praised for its heartwarming story and beautiful animation, earning "universal acclaim" according to Metacritic. Many critics also singled out the film's themes and characters, such as Kiki herself, for their realism and impact.
Source: Wikipedia — Critical reception (CC BY-SA)
