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Spirited Away

The fanciful adventures of a ten-year-old girl named Chihiro, who discovers a secret world when she and her family get lost and venture through a hillside tunnel. When her parents undergo a mysterious transformation, Chihiro must fend for herself as she encounters strange spirits, assorted creatures and a grumpy sorceress who seeks to prevent her from returning to the human world. Use this page to compare cast context, genre fit (Adventure, Animation, Family), release year 2001, and whether this film matches tonight's mood.

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Story of Spirited Away

The fanciful adventures of a ten-year-old girl named Chihiro, who discovers a secret world when she and her family get lost and venture through a hillside tunnel. When her parents undergo a mysterious transformation, Chihiro must fend for herself as she encounters strange spirits, assorted creatures and a grumpy sorceress who seeks to prevent her from returning to the human world.

Use this page to compare cast context, genre fit (Adventure, Animation, Family), release year 2001, and whether this film matches tonight's mood.

Title facts

  • Type Movie
  • Release year 2001
  • Released 28 Mar 2003
  • Runtime 124 minutes
  • Content rating PG
  • IMDb rating IMDb 8.6/10 from 964,088 votes
  • Metascore 96/100
  • Genres Animation, Adventure, Family
  • Languages Japanese, English
  • Countries Japan, United States

Cast

Miyu Irino, Rumi Hiiragi, Mari Natsuki

Direction and writing

Directed by: Hayao Miyazaki

Written by: Hayao Miyazaki

Awards and recognition

Won 1 Oscar. 58 wins & 31 nominations total

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