Spirited Away (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 8.5
Released in 2001, Spirited Away is a fantasy, family and animation film directed by Hayao Miyazaki, running about 125 minutes. “Fantasy can be captivating” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Spirited Away stars Rumi Hiiragi as Chihiro Ogino / Sen (voice), Miyu Irino as Haku (voice), Mari Natsuki as Yubaba / Zeniba (voice) and Takashi Naito as Akio Ogino (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.5/10, Spirited Away sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $274.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Spirited Away page.
If you liked it. Fans of Spirited Away tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring and The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Spirited Away (2001)?
- In US, Spirited Away is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV 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 Spirited Away worth watching?
- Spirited Away holds an audience score of 8.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, family and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Spirited Away?
- Spirited Away stars Rumi Hiiragi, Miyu Irino, Mari Natsuki, Takashi Naito and Yasuko Sawaguchi.
- When was Spirited Away released?
- Spirited Away was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.