
dir. Hayao Miyazaki
89
5 sourcesA 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.
Spirited Away is a dazzling, enchanting, and gorgeously drawn fairy tale that will leave viewers a little more curious and fascinated by the world around them.
'Spirited Away' is acclaimed for its imaginative world, stunning animation, and evocative music. Themes of growth, resilience, identity, and responsibility resonate deeply. Critics praise its visual beauty and creativity, often comparing it to Disney classics. However, some find the English dubbed version less faithful, diminishing subtlety and depth. A few argue the pacing is slow and the narrative arbitrary. Despite these criticisms, 'Spirited Away' is widely regarded as a unique, enchanting masterpiece.

Directed byHayao Miyazaki
StarringRumi Hiiragi, Miyu Irino, Mari Natsuki, Takashi Naito, Yasuko Sawaguchi, Tatsuya Gashûin
Written byHayao Miyazaki
CinematographyAtsushi Okui
EditingTakeshi Seyama
MusicJoe Hisaishi
2001 · PG · 2h 5m
Animation, Family, Fantasy
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.
Anime Verdict
89
IMDb
91
8.60 out of 10
971,277 ratings