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Spirited Away Movie (2001): Where to watch and stream online

Spirited Away

Animation Fantasy Family

2001, Movie, 2h 5min

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.

Country: Japan

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Reviews

Critic Ed Gonzalez

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Miyazaki celebrates individualism and nature's simple, untainted beauties, subsequently pondering the transcendent power of communication between the inside and the outside.

Read full review at Slant Magazine

Critic Scott Thill

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You gotta have the yang with the yin. Miyazaki’s films always have both, and Spirited Away is one of his finest.

Read full review at Popmatters

Critic Roger Ebert

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...populated with limitless creativity. Has any film ever contained more different kinds of beings that we have never seen anywhere before? Miyazaki's imagination never rests.

Read full review at Roger Ebert

Critic Patrick Peters

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...a captivating fantasy that sets a new benchmark for animation.

Read full review at Empire

Critic Peter Bradshaw

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...a beautifully drawn and wonderfully composed work of art - really, no other description will do...

Read full review at The Guardian

Critic Marc Savlov

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Kids will love this film, adults will love this film -- possibly the only folks who won't like it will be those poor Disney animators...

Read full review at The Austin Chronicle

Frequently asked questions

What is Spirited Away about? Toggle content

In a vibrant, magical world, a ten-year-old girl named Chihiro finds herself trapped in a mysterious spirit realm while moving to a new home with her parents. When they unexpectedly transform into pigs after indulging in forbidden food, Chihiro must summon her inner strength and resilience to navigate through this enchanting yet treacherous landscape. Guided by the enigmatic boy Haku, she embarks on an extraordinary journey filled with whimsical creatures, powerful spirits, and moral challenges. As she works in a bathhouse run by an imposing witch named Yubaba, Chihiro learns about courage, friendship, and the importance of remembering one's true identity. This stunning animated tale intertwines themes of environmentalism and self-discovery while celebrating Japanese folklore in an unforgettable adventure for all ages.

Where can I stream Spirited Away? Toggle content

You can stream Spirited Away on: Netflix