Spirited Away

千と千尋の神隠し

Release Date: July 20, 2001
Duration: 125 min
Language: Japanese
Status: Released
Genres:
Animation Fantasy Adventure

Box Office

Worldwide: $395,800,000
Opening Weekend: $14,510,000

Plot Summary

During her family's move to the suburbs, a sullen 10-year-old girl wanders into a world ruled by gods, witches, and spirits, and where humans are changed into beasts.

Story Synopsis

Chihiro and her parents stumble upon a seemingly abandoned amusement park that is actually a spirit world. After her parents are transformed into pigs, Chihiro must navigate this strange world to save them.

Theme Analysis

Coming of age, environmentalism, greed and its consequences

Cast & Crew

Director(s)

Music

Theme Songs

One Summer's Day

Composer: Joe Hisaishi | Performer: Joe Hisaishi

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Reviews

Spirited Away: A Magical Journey

9.0

Hayao Miyazaki's masterpiece is a visually stunning and emotionally resonant film that appeals to audiences of all ages. The story is imaginative, the characters are memorable, and the animation is breathtaking. This is what animation should be.

Animation World | January 12, 2026

My Favorite Animated Film

9.5

I've watched this movie with my kids countless times, and it never gets old. The animation is beautiful, and the story is so imaginative. It's a perfect family film.

FamilyMovieNight | January 12, 2026