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Is Spirited Away (2001) worth watching?
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Last updated October 26, 2026
How long is Spirited Away? 125 min. Spirited Away (2001) has a TMDB audience score of 8.5/10 from 19,118 votes, which reads as strongly positive. It is a animation and family film rated PG, 125 min. In the US it is on HBO Max with a subscription as of October 26, 2026.
A young girl, Chihiro, becomes trapped in a strange new world of spirits.
Tagline: Prepare to be spirited away.
Synopsis from TMDB.
| TMDB audience score | 8.5/10 (19,118 votes) |
|---|---|
| Genres | Animation, Family, Fantasy |
| Rated | PG |
| Length | 125 min |
| Release | 2001-07-20 |
| Themes TMDB tags | witch, parent child relationship, darkness, bath house, magic, spirit |
| Original language | Japanese |
| People | Directed by Hayao Miyazaki. Starring Rumi Hiiragi, Miyu Irino, Mari Natsuki, Takashi Naito |
| Streaming (US, subscription) | HBO Max |
| Free with ads | No |
| Rent | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home |
| Buy | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home |
Watch it if
- You want something audiences agree on: 19,118 voters landed at 8.5/10
- You are watching with family: it is rated PG
- You want it included in a subscription you may already have (HBO Max)
If you like it, try
- Mary and The Witch's Flower (2017), TMDB 7.2/10
- Sleeping Beauty (1959), TMDB 6.9/10
- Hotel Transylvania (2012), TMDB 7.0/10
- Epic (2013), TMDB 6.6/10
Questions
Is Spirited Away worth watching?
TMDB viewers rate it 8.5/10 across 19,118 votes, a strongly positive reception. That is an audience average, not a critic review, so read the synopsis and the cast to decide if it is your kind of film.
Where can I watch Spirited Away?
In the US on October 26, 2026: on HBO Max with a subscription. Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home. Catalogs change often, so check the service first.
How long is Spirited Away?
125 min.
What is Spirited Away rated?
It carries a PG rating in the US.
Who is in Spirited Away?
Rumi Hiiragi, Miyu Irino, Mari Natsuki, Takashi Naito, Yasuko Sawaguchi.
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Sources: TMDB for titles, ratings, runtimes and synopses. JustWatch (via TMDB) supplies streaming availability. Streaming lists change often. Check the service before you plan your night.