Spirited Away (Sen to Chihiro no kamikakushi)

Bunta Sugawara, Daveigh Chase, David Ogden Stiers

Tale of 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 my...( read more  read more... )sterious 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.

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PG, 2 hrs. 4 min.

Directed by: Hayao Miyazaki

Released: September 20, 2001

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DVD Released: April 15, 2003

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  • April 17, 2009
    Can't say i love this as much as everyone else, Nausicaa is still my all time favorite from Miyazaki/Ghibli, but don't get me wrong, still a good film but nothing i will remember in the future. A shame that many people started to know about Miyazaki just until know, but it's neve... ...( read more )
  • January 12, 2009
    "The tunnel led Chihiro to a mysterious town..."

    Master animation director Hayao Miyazaki follows up on his record-breaking 1997 opus Princess Mononoke with this surreal Alice in Wonderland-like tale about a lost little girl. The film opens with ten-year-old Chihiro ridin... ...( read more )
  • December 16, 2008
    Watched the beginning, middle and end on three different occassions.
  • November 28, 2008
    Zeniba: Now, try to remember as much as you can about your old life.
    Chihiro: For some reason, I can remember Haku... from a long time ago... but I thought I never met him before!
    Zeniba: Oh, that's a wonderful place to start! Once you meet someone...
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  • September 18, 2008
    Anime is so not my thing. But still I LOVE this one. An ultimate masterpiece from Studio Ghibli. Spirited Away takes you to an ultimate fantasy beyond your wildest imagination. Fantastic, magical, and mind boggling.
  • June 28, 2009
    Un anime con una crítica social exelente y lass escenas mas fabulósas que visto, una historia muy envolvente, emocionante y fantástica desde un enfóque mágico hermoso.

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August 14, 2007
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone

Think you're too hip for Japanese anime about a lost ten-year-old girl whose parents turn into snorting pigs? Get over it. full review

September 20, 2002
Claudia Puig, USA Today

Even though Disney released this film, Spirited Away points up just how by-the-numbers the studio's fare can be. full review

September 20, 2002
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

This is one of the year's best films. full review

September 19, 2002
Steven Rea, Philadelphia Inquirer

The film is not recommended for toddlers and easily frightened little tykes. But for everyone else, kid or grown-up, this thrilling foray into magical realms is a must. full review

August 20, 2002
Edward Havens, FilmJerk.com

Wow. full review

Comments


  • RayWhom
    May 31, 2009
    This scared me so bad. i was little when I saw it.
  • kristyann1
    November 22, 2008
    Scary, but good!!!
  • shayna26143
    November 18, 2008
    I seen almost the whole thing but not all of it but the next day a bird flew in my house and it looked like that bird guy on the movie but when I seen the bird it scared me really bad
  • girlkramer
    June 25, 2008
    haghaha
    best movie in the world
  • prettydancergirl13
    May 27, 2008
    I love this movie. It's a great romance/comedy/adventure.... whatever it is, it's amazing.
  • chibimina7
    April 3, 2008
    I love this movie soooo much! My favorite from Miyazaki! I always hold my breath with Chihiro when she first crossed the bridge with Haku. hehe. I wonder what happened to Haku after the movie...
  • GymNetic25
    March 31, 2008
    This has got to be hands down so far my favorite Miyazaki film. I def could watch this again and again. It also was superb that they didn't use the voice's of american actors. I could say so much about this film but I am going to not and let you enjoy this wonderful film.
    5 stars WAY UP!!!
  • GreenX33
    March 26, 2008
    NICE SHOW!!!
    watching this show can make pple cry man
  • mynameismaria
    February 5, 2008
    The best anime movie eveeeer<3 I got all the studio ghiblins movie but this one is the best I think, haven't watched all but got them in a box :) BEST BEST BEST! so cute. <33 Studio ghiblin forever.!!!!!!!!!
  • mizzy1995
    January 18, 2008
    wow,i love the name chihyro(dont know how to spell it so don't blame me) if you like anime comedy then watch full metal panic,it's really good

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