Spirited Away poster

Spirited Away (2001)

"Beyond the tunnel was a mysterious town."

8.520012h 5mJA
AnimationFamilyFantasy

Directed by Hayao Miyazaki

Rating

8.5/10

Runtime

2h 5m

Language

JA

Release

July 20, 2001

Director

Hayao Miyazaki

Official Trailer

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Official Trailer

Overview

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.

Top Cast

Rumi HiiragiMiyu IrinoMari NatsukiTakashi NaitoYasuko SawaguchiTatsuya Gashûin

Cast

Rumi Hiiragi

Rumi Hiiragi

Chihiro (voice)

Miyu Irino

Miyu Irino

Haku (voice)

Mari Natsuki

Mari Natsuki

Yubaba / Zeniba (voice)

Takashi Naito

Takashi Naito

Father (voice)

Yasuko Sawaguchi

Yasuko Sawaguchi

Mother (voice)

Tatsuya Gashûin

Tatsuya Gashûin

Aogaeru (voice)

Ryunosuke Kamiki

Ryunosuke Kamiki

Boh (voice)

Yumi Tamai

Yumi Tamai

Rin (voice)

Yo Oizumi

Yo Oizumi

Bandai Frog (voice)

Koba Hayashi

Koba Hayashi

River Spirit (voice)

Tsunehiko Kamijô

Tsunehiko Kamijô

Chichiyaku (voice)

Takehiko Ono

Takehiko Ono

Aniyaku (voice)

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Spirited Away (2001), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

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.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Spirited Away. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

The ending explained below clarifies the character motivations and the symbolic meaning of the final scenes that might have left some viewers puzzled.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals. If you are looking for an <strong>OTT release</strong> or want to experience the <strong>full story</strong>, this is a must-watch.

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