Spirited Away
A young girl, Chihiro, becomes trapped in a strange new world of spirits. When her parents undergo a mysterious transformation, she must call upon the courage she never knew she had to free her family.
Directed by Hayao Miyazaki · Animation · Family · Fantasy · 125 min · 2001
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Director
Hayao Miyazaki
Writer
Hayao Miyazaki
Studio
Studio Ghibli
Release
2001-07-20
Runtime
125 min
Genres
Animation, Family, Fantasy
Full Plot
The fanciful adventures of a ten-year-old girl named Chihiro, who discovers a secret world when she and her family get lost and venture through a hillside tunnel. When her parents undergo a mysterious transformation, Chihiro must fend for herself as she encounters strange spirits, assorted creatures and a grumpy sorceress who seeks to prevent her from returning to the human world.
Cast & Characters
Chihiro (voice)
Rumi Hiiragi
Yubaba / Zeniba (voice)
Mari Natsuki
Father (voice)
Takashi Naito
Mother (voice)
Yasuko Sawaguchi
Aogaeru (voice)
Tatsuya Gashuin
Did You Know?
Made on an estimated budget of $19.0M, Spirited Away has grossed $274.9M worldwide — about 14.5x its budget.
Source: TMDb API · verified 2026-08-02
Hayao Miyazaki has directed 4 films in our catalog, including My Neighbor Totoro, Howl's Moving Castle.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Did You Know that Hayao Miyazaki wanted to make a film for his friends when he came up with the idea for Spirited Away?
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-13
Did You Know that Miyazaki had not created a film for ten-year-old girls before making Spirited Away, having previously directed films for small children and teenagers?
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-13
Did You Know that the bathhouse in the film was inspired by one in Miyazaki's hometown, which he thought was a mysterious place with a small door next to one of the bathtubs?
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-13
Did You Know that Disney's 10% investment allowed for the right of first refusal for North American distribution, and later led to John Lasseter becoming the executive producer for the English adaptation?
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-13
Critical Assessment
Spirited Away holds 8.5/10 on TMDb (18600 votes). (OMDb had no record for this title — sourced from TMDb instead.)
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of July 30, 2026
Where to Watch
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on TMDb's aggregated score (8.5/10 on TMDb (18600 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Spirited Away good? What are critics saying?+
Spirited Away holds 8.5/10 on TMDb (18600 votes). (OMDb had no record for this title — sourced from TMDb instead.)
How long is Spirited Away?+
Spirited Away has a runtime of 125 min.
Who directed Spirited Away?+
Spirited Away was directed by Hayao Miyazaki.
Where can I watch Spirited Away?+
Spirited Away 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, Plex, Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
Fan & Critic Buzz
A great anime art style" is the common theme, with some reviewers appreciating its quality. Many commenters express a sense of nostalgia for the movie, mentioning it as a childhood favorite or a first exposure to the film.
Viewer Reviews (TMDb)
One of the great "masters" of the anime art. Somehow, if I would personally associate "Akira" to "self-destruction", then this anime would be the opposite :)
ZeBlah · 10/10I quite liked the look of the new house that "Chihiro" and her parents were to move to, but she isn't so keen, and being ten had the weight of the world on her shoulders. En route to meet the removal men, her dad takes a wrong turning and soon, together with her mum, end up at th…
CinemaSerf · 7/10
From the trailer's comments
Good bye, Chase. You're now officially Spirited Away. Haku will now protect you
@joshuamoton9206 · 82 likesThis was the first movie my big brother showed me as a kid. His life was tragically taken in November 2025. I’m just here thinking about how much I miss him. Love you Joey.
@BreannaBanana122698 · 156 likesRest in peace, Daveigh Chase
@bonij40 · 51 likesI have an exam tomorrow. After I come back imma cozy up in bed and rewatch this banger
@CouncilmemberOG · 41 likesWe'll all miss you Daveigh
@yakunohayashi9653 · 34 likesRest in Peace Daveigh Chase 🕊
@cierandelle498 · 16 likesI watched this film over 11 times and still amazes me each time
@Platypuzz · 48 likesSpirited Away is one of the greatest movies ever made!! Thank you Studio Ghibli team!
@matinazadeh6870 · 323 likes
