Spirited Away
Runtime
125 min
Original language
Japanese
Country of origin
Japan
Type
Movie
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Spirited Away (2001)

Japanese Movie2001Rating 8.5
📌 Available on Netflix and Max and Prime Video🛡️ Parental guidance PG
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A child's ordinary day transforms into an extraordinary nightmare when she stumbles into a realm where spirits reign and nothing is as it seems. Spirited Away captures the raw terror and beauty of a girl forced to navigate an impossible world, where her only weapon is the stubborn love she refuses to surrender. Every decision matters, every name holds power, and survival demands a courage that blooms from the depths of her innocent heart. In this haunting masterpiece of animation, one child's fight to bring her family home becomes a timeless meditation on identity, sacrifice, and the unbreakable bond that ties us to those we love.

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Suitable for family viewing with some guidance.
Runtime
125 min
Original language
Japanese
Country of origin
Japan
Type
Movie
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⭐ 90.9/100📊 4 sources🕒 2026-05-14
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DirectorHayao Miyazaki
WritingHayao Miyazaki
CastRumi HiiragiMiyu IrinoMari NatsukiTakashi NaitoYasuko Sawaguchi
ProductionToshio SuzukiYasuyoshi Tokuma
MusicJoe HisaishiMikio MoriShuji Inoue
CinematographyAtsushi Okui

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🔥Huge commercial success14.5x
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🔥 Huge commercial success

Revenue reached a very high multiple of the production cost

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The release delivered $274.9M against a reported budget of $19M to finish with a positive commercial result based on its return multiple.
💹 Return multiple: 14.5x📈 ROI: +1,347%🧾 Huge commercial success
💰Budget
$19M19 million USD
Reported production cost in USD.
🌍Worldwide revenue
$274.9M274.9 million USD
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🔥Commercial gap
+$255.9M+255.9 million USD
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14.5x14.5x
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Budget
$19M
Revenue
$274.9M
Commercial gap
+$255.9M
Budget: $19M • Revenue: $274.9M • Commercial gap: +$255.9M ROI +1,347%
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Director: Hayao Miyazaki

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1Where can I watch Spirited Away?
The film is available on Netflix, Prime Video, Max, and Hulu. Choose your preferred streaming platform to watch this masterpiece in high quality.
2Is Spirited Away suitable for children and families?
Yes, it's classified as a family film, though it contains some frightening scenes that may affect very young children. It's recommended for children aged 8 and above.
3What is the duration of Spirited Away?
The film runs for 125 minutes (2 hours and 5 minutes), providing a well-paced animated feature that allows viewers to fully immerse themselves in the story.
4Who is the director and what is the main plot of Spirited Away?
The film is directed by Hayao Miyazaki, the renowned Japanese animator. The story follows a girl named Chihiro who crosses a mysterious gate into a spirit-filled magical world and finds herself trapped under the control of a ruthless witch.
5When was Spirited Away released?
The film was released in 2001 and achieved massive global success, becoming one of the most renowned Japanese animated films of all time.
6What genre does Spirited Away belong to?
The film is an animated fantasy that combines adventure elements and family entertainment suitable for all ages. It features a deeply imaginative and beautiful narrative.

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