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Spirited Away

2001 ‘千と千尋の神隠し’ Directed by Hayao Miyazaki

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.

Rumi Hiiragi Miyu Irino Mari Natsuki Bunta Sugawara Yumi Tamai Ryunosuke Kamiki Takashi Naito Yasuko Sawaguchi Tatsuya Gashûin Yo Oizumi Koba Hayashi Tsunehiko Kamijô Takehiko Ono Akio Nakamura Ken Yasuda

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Popular reviews

Review by Erik Nordgren ★★★★★ 2

I LOVE THIS MOVIE BITCH WHERE IS MY DRAGON BOYFRIEND
Review by hockeyfan15 ★★★★★ 11

OH MY GOSH, WTF DID I JUST WATCH. This movie was absolutely incredible. I'm totally speechless right now. I didn't think Anime-type movies could be so good. I now see why Miyazaki is said to be one of the greatest filmmakers ever. I've seen 2 of his films now and am starting to think that he's an absolute genius. No longer will I hesitate to watch one of his movies.
Review by Evan ★★★★★ 7

This is the first anime that I have ever seen. Let me tell you, it was a down right amazing experience. This is a journey I will never forget!

The visuals, music, and characters were all outstanding. I especially loved all of these characters; they were so well thought out. It's obvious that Miyazaki cared immensely about everything in this beautiful film.

The imagination that was contained in this movie was something truly special.
Review by CinemaClown ★★★★½ 9

A marvel of originality, a standard of cinematic vision & a stunning work of art, Hayao Miyazaki's Spirited Away presents the master storyteller revelling at the prime of his filmmaking career by blending together all the ingredients of his previous works into one mystically magical adventure that'll have its viewers intrigued, transfixed & transported to a whole new different world from start to finish.

Spirited Away is a coming-of-age drama, adventure, comedy, romance & fantasy, all merged into one, and concerns Chihiro; a 10-year old girl who, while moving to a new neighbourhood with her parents, gets stuck in the world of gods, witches & monsters. After her parents are turned into pigs by the witch Yubaba, Chihiro takes up a job at the…
Review by matt lynch ★★★★½ 1

fear traps you inside yourself.

also: the cute little bird and the fat baby mouse thing? i'm not made of stone.
Review by Demi Adejuyigbe 5

can't give it a full rating bc i was sleepy and nodded off for minutes at a time in the middle but this movie is so fucking cute and beautiful and i love the wondrous and creative world it takes place in. i'm gonna watch it again, but this time outside of a theater where i won't get overwhelmed and start dozing off (and maybe without dubbing this time, who can say)

Recent reviews

Review by tcc ★★★★

gorgeous!! but i didnt pay enough attention the first time - def needs a rewatch
Review by matscomh ★★★★½

I like this one a whole lot.
Review by ThomasMorris ★★★★

Fascinating. Makes sense that this is one of the greats because of how infinitely engrossing it is.
Review by mia ★★★★★

talented brilliant incredible amazing showstopping spectacular never the same totally unique completely not ever been done before
Review by JigglyBoi ★★★★

Charmingly beautiful.
Review by sammyalabamy ★★★★★

Don’t be lazy, read your films! Or at least just listen to the score.
Review by MasonP ★★★★

A fantastic Miyazaki film. Worthy of its Oscar win!
Review by valter ★★★★★

MEU DEUS STUDIO GHIBLI PARA DE PISAR NA DISNEY
Review by Logan Hayes ★★★★★

After my second watch, I’ve decided that this film is pretty much perfect. The world that Miyazaki creates, the colors, the music, the characters, the journey... it’s all so beautiful and moving. I think there’s something we can all learn from the way Chihiro chooses to see the good in everyone she meets. I can see myself coming back to this one for years to come.