Kiki's Delivery Service (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 1989, Kiki's Delivery Service is a fantasy, drama, adventure and family film directed by Hayao Miyazaki, running about 103 minutes. “I was feeling blue, but I'm better now.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Kiki's Delivery Service stars Minami Takayama as Kiki / Ursula (voice), Rei Sakuma as Jiji (voice), Kappei Yamaguchi as Tombo (voice) and Keiko Toda as Osono (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Kiki's Delivery Service has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $4.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kiki's Delivery Service page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kiki's Delivery Service tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kiki's Delivery Service (1989)?
- In US, Kiki's Delivery Service is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Kiki's Delivery Service worth watching?
- Kiki's Delivery Service holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama, adventure and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Kiki's Delivery Service?
- Kiki's Delivery Service stars Minami Takayama, Rei Sakuma, Kappei Yamaguchi, Keiko Toda and Mieko Nobusawa.
- When was Kiki's Delivery Service released?
- Kiki's Delivery Service was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.