Spirited Away
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Overview
Chihiro and her parents are moving to a small Japanese town in the countryside, much to Chihiro's dismay. On the way to their new home, Chihiro's father makes a wrong turn and drives down a lonely one-lane road which dead-ends in front of a tunnel. Her parents decide to stop the car and explore the area. They go through the tunnel and find an aband...
Director / Creator
Hayao Miyazaki
Writers
Hayao Miyazaki
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About Spirited Away (2001)
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Overview
Spirited Away (2001) is a Animation, Adventure, and Family film from Japan and United States. the film was directed by Hayao Miyazaki. It runs 2 hours and 4 minutes and was produced primarily in Japanese and English.
What it's about
Chihiro and her parents are moving to a small Japanese town in the countryside, much to Chihiro's dismay. On the way to their new home, Chihiro's father makes a wrong turn and drives down a lonely one-lane road which dead-ends in front of a tunnel. Her parents decide to stop the car and explore the area. They go through the tunnel and find an abandoned amusement park on the other side, with its own little town. When her parents see a restaurant with great-smelling food but no staff, they decide to eat and pay later. However, Chihiro refuses to eat and decides to explore the theme park a bit more. She meets a boy named Haku who tells her that Chihiro and her parents are in danger, and they must leave immediately. She runs to the restaurant and finds that her parents have turned into pigs. In addition, the theme park turns out to be a town inhabited by demons, spirits, and evil gods. At the center of the town is a bathhouse where these creatures go to relax. The owner of the bathhouse is the evil witch Yubaba, who is intent on keeping all trespassers as captive workers, including Chihiro. Chihiro must rely on Haku to save her parents in hopes of returning to their world.
Cast and crew
The film stars Miyu Irino, Rumi Hiiragi, and Mari Natsuki in supporting roles.
Critical reception
On IMDb, Spirited Away holds a rating of 8.6/10 based on 954,145 user votes. Rotten Tomatoes lists a critical score of 96%. Metacritic aggregates a score of 96/100 from professional reviewers. Notable recognition: Won 1 Oscar. 58 wins & 31 nominations total. These numbers place Spirited Away within the broader landscape of Animation and Adventure cinema from 2001, giving viewers a benchmark before deciding to watch.
Where to watch
Spirited Away is currently available to stream with a subscription on HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, or Amazon. Streaming rights move between platforms regularly, so the providers shown above reflect current availability based on the most recent data we have on file.
Why Spirited Away is worth knowing
If you enjoy Animation or Adventure films, Spirited Away offers a representative example of the genre's conventions and storytelling style. As a 2001 release, it sits within a specific moment in film history, making it a useful reference point for understanding how animation evolved during that period. Performances from Miyu Irino and Rumi Hiiragi are central to the work, and tracking their broader filmographies can lead to other titles you may want to add to your watchlist. Use VidScio to identify scenes, find related movies, and keep Spirited Away on your watchlist for later.
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