Lasseter-san, Thank You (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film
Released in 2003, Lasseter-san, Thank You is a documentary film directed by Juuichi Satou, running about 155 minutes. “The More Than 20 Year Friendship Between Hayao Miyazaki and John Lasseter Behind Spirited Away's Academy Award Win” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Depicts the 2002 trip by several employees of Studio Ghibli to promote the movie Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi (Spirited Away) in North America. It was originally made as a private thank-you gift from Ghibli to John Lasseter, the Lasseter-San of the title. The show appears similar to a home movie, or private documentary. This footage includes snippets from some of Miyazaki's films, as well as some Pixar shorts. The most striking part were clips from Porco Rosso, interchanging with images of Miyazaki flying a red double-decker.
Who’s in it. Lasseter-san, Thank You stars Hayao Miyazaki as Himself, John Lasseter as Himself, Toshio Suzuki as Himself / Narrator and Rex Jones as Narrator.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lasseter-san, Thank You page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lasseter-san, Thank You tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lasseter-san, Thank You (2003)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Lasseter-san, Thank You change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Lasseter-san, Thank You?
- Lasseter-san, Thank You stars Hayao Miyazaki, John Lasseter, Toshio Suzuki and Rex Jones.
- When was Lasseter-san, Thank You released?
- Lasseter-san, Thank You was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 155 minutes.