Although Studio Ghibli has only received one Oscar in its history, the Japanese studio has amazed the world with unforgettable works of art since its founding in the 1980s. The brilliant director Hayao Miyazaki was behind the vast majority of these productions, which were characterized by the prominence of female characters, historical value and connection with nature. To date, his son, Goro Miyazaki, seeks to revolutionize the path that his predecessor opened with the landing of the 3D concept in the most recent film that was released in 2020.
A couple years ago, all the great creations of Miyazaki and his Ghibli team arrived in the Netflix catalog and once again captivated the most fans and those who discovered this world for the first time. Check out this complete list of titles — from the eighties to those of this century — that can be seen in the comfort of home through the streaming service.
All the Studio Ghibli movies to watch on Netflix
Castle in the Sky (1986): “In this childhood adventure, a young miner and a mysterious girl search for a lost island that, according to legend, hides great riches”.
My neighbor Totoro (1988): “When their mother is hospitalized, these two sisters go to the Japanese countryside to spend the summer with their father.”
Kiki: Home Delivery (1989): “In this animated adventure, Kiki moves out of her parents' house to perfect her magic, but discovers that making new friends is harder than it seems.”
Memories of Yesterday (1991): “A 27-year-old girl from Tokyo embarks on a trip to the countryside and, on her way, she is accompanied by vivid memories of her childhood, including fruits and first loves”.
Porco Rosso (1992): “Air pirates are terrorizing the Adriatic Sea and only an Italian pilot has enough courage to face them: even if he is half man, half pig”.
I Can Hear the Sea (1993): “A university student remembers when, two years ago, he met young Rikako. That summer would become a fateful stage that would put a friendship to the test.”
Pompoko (1994): “Displaced from their forests by human development, raccoons in the Tama hills fight back with their transformative powers... if they manage to do it well.”
Whispers of the Heart (1995): “After notes that all her books in the library had already been borrowed by the same person, Shizuku sets out to meet her and pursue her dreams.”
Princess Mononoke (1997): “A prince wounded by a deadly curse travels in search of a cure and reaches the middle of a battle between a mining town and the animals of the forest.”
My Neighbors the Yamadas (1999): “Little Nonoko and other members of the peculiar Yamada family manage the ingenious adventures and daily challenges of life in today's Japan.”
Chihiro's Journey (2001): “Chihiro enters a magical world by a witch, where those who do not obey are transformed into animals”.
The Return of the Cat (2002): “Haru saves a cat from being hit by a truck. But it's not a common cat, it's Lune, the Prince of the Cat Kingdom.”
The Incredible Wandering Castle (2004): “Sophie is a teenager who works in a hat shop in a village like many, but her life takes a total turn when a witch transforms her into an old lady”.
Tales from Earthsea (2006): “In a world of decay, an archmage leads a tormented prince on a journey to find the source of evil and save the women they love.”
Ponyo and the Secret of the Little Mermaid (2008): “The story of the friendship between little Sosuke and Ponyo, a princess fish that only longs to become a human being”.
The Secret World of Arriety (2010): “A tiny 'tenant' befriends a boy much older than her, and she must hide her family from human giants.”
Poppy Hill (2011): “During the construction of the Tokyo Olympics in 1964, two schoolchildren find hope as they fight to prevent the demolition of a former clubhouse.”
The Tale of Princess Kaguya (2013): “A magical nymph extracted from a bamboo stem quickly becomes a beautiful woman who is pursued by several suitors in love”.
The Memory of Marnie (2014): “Anna is forced to spend the summer in a town by the sea, where she befriends a mysterious blonde girl who lives in an almost abandoned mansion”.
Earwig and the Witch (2020): “A tenacious girl who grew up in an orphanage discovers that she has magical powers after being adopted by a selfish witch.”
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