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Spirited Away
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Hayao Miyazaki. With Rumi Hiiragi, Miyu Irino, Mari Natsuki.
8.5/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
A young girl, Chihiro, becomes trapped in a strange new world of spirits. When her parents undergo a mysterious transformation, she must call upon the courage she never knew she had to free her family.
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8.5/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTA young girl, Chihiro, becomes trapped in a strange new world of spirits. When her parents undergo a mysterious transformation, she must call upon the courage she neve…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Spirited Away.
MoviHero lists July 20, 2001 as the release date for Spirited Away. Hayao Miyazaki is the listed director. The listed cast includes Rumi Hiiragi as Chihiro (voice), Miyu Irino as Haku (voice), Mari Natsuki as Yubaba / Zeniba (voice), Takashi Naito as Father (voice). A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateJuly 20, 2001
GenresFamily · Fantasy · Animation
Runtime2h 5m
DirectorHayao Miyazaki
CastRumi Hiiragi as Chihiro (voice), Miyu Irino as Haku (voice), Mari Natsuki as Yubaba / Zeniba (voice), Takashi Naito as Father (voice)
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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How much time should I set aside?
Spirited Away runs 2h 5m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 6/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 3/10. The profile suggests a lower-demand watch, although preferences vary.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 8/10, suggesting a stronger emotional experience. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 8.5/10 from 19,165 votes. Updated Nov 3, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing6/10
Emotional Impact8/10
Mind-Bending5/10
Scary1/10
Violence2/10
Rewatchability7/10
Attention Required3/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“One of the great "masters" of the anime art.”
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“I quite liked the look of the new house that "Chihiro" and her parents were to move to, but she isn't so keen, and being…”
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“You shouldn't be here. Get out of here now!”
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CAST & CREW
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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voiceZenibaZeniba appears in Spirited Away (2001).Open character guide voiceChihiroChihiro appears in Spirited Away (2001).Open character guide voiceHakuHaku appears in Spirited Away (2001).Open character guide voiceYubabaYubaba appears in Spirited Away (2001).Open character guide voiceAogaeruAogaeru appears in Spirited Away (2001).Open character guide
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