Released 1988
My Neighbor Tortoro
Satsuki and her sister Mei move with their father to the countryside, when they see that country life is not as simple as they thought. They soon discover that the house and nearby woods are full of starange and delightful creatures, including a gentle gigantic forest spirit called Tortoro (who can only be seen by children). Tortoro and his friends introduce the girls to a series of adventures, including an all aboard ride on the Cat Bus!
Directed by Hayao Miyazaki
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Howl's Moving Castle
A quiet girl called Sophie finds her life thrown into turmoil when she is litterally swept off her feet by a handsom, but mysterious wizard called Howl. The vain and vengeful Witch of the Waste, jealous of their friendship curses Sophie and turns her into a 90-year-old women. Sophie, wanting to break the spell, climbs aboard Howl's moving castle and into a new life of wonder and adventure. But as the true power of Howl's wizardy is revealed, Sophie finds herself fighting to protect them both from a dangerous war of sorcery.
Released 2004
Directed by Hayao Miyazaki
Runtime: 120 mins
Spirited Away
Chihiro's family moves to a new house, but they stop on the way to explore an abandoned village. Her parents undergo a mysterious transformation and Chihiro is whisked into a world of fantastic spirits ruled by the sorceress Yubaba. Put to work in a magical bathhouse for spirits and demons, Chihiro must use her wits to survive in this strange new place and free her parents and return to the normal world.
Released 2001
Directed by Hayao Miyazaki
Runtime: 125 mins
Kiki's Delivery Service
A coming of age story of a resourceful young witch who uses her broom to create a delivery service. Self-doubt causes Kiki to lose her gift of flight.
Released 1989
Directed by Hayao Miyazaki