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Spirited Away

First worldwide release
July 20, 2001
Score
8.5 / 10
Length
2h 5m
Language
JA
AnimationFamilyFantasy
🎬 Directed by Hayao Miyazaki 🌟 Rumi Hiiragi, Miyu Irino, Mari Natsuki, Takashi Naito, Yasuko Sawaguchi

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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Release Rollout

Spirited Away opened first in Japan on July 20, 2001. The rollout continued across 37 countries, finishing in Vietnam on January 3, 2025. In the United States, it arrived in theaters on September 20, 2002. A digital release followed on December 17, 2019.

Release Dates by Country
JapanJul 20, 2001
Hong KongDec 13, 2001
SingaporeDec 20, 2001
TaiwanDec 28, 2001
SwitzerlandApr 10, 2002
FranceApr 10, 2002
South KoreaJun 28, 2002
CanadaSep 20, 2002
United StatesSep 20, 2002
SpainOct 25, 2002
MalaysiaNov 7, 2002
FinlandNov 29, 2002
AustraliaDec 12, 2002
RussiaDec 31, 2002
SloveniaFeb 13, 2003
PortugalFeb 28, 2003
BelgiumApr 2, 2003
Czech RepublicApr 3, 2003
New ZealandApr 3, 2003
PolandApr 4, 2003
ItalyApr 18, 2003
NetherlandsApr 23, 2003
GermanyJun 19, 2003
AustriaJun 20, 2003
IsraelJul 3, 2003
ArgentinaJul 17, 2003
BrazilJul 18, 2003
United KingdomSep 12, 2003
IrelandSep 12, 2003
ChileSep 18, 2003
SwedenSep 19, 2003
DenmarkOct 10, 2003
ColombiaNov 14, 2003
TurkeyJun 18, 2004
UkraineFeb 7, 2019
ChinaJun 21, 2019
VietnamJan 3, 2025
PROct 18, 2025
Frequently Asked Questions

When does Spirited Away come out?

Spirited Away was released on July 20, 2001.

When does Spirited Away come out in United States?

Spirited Away was released in United States on September 20, 2002.

When does Spirited Away come out in United Kingdom?

Spirited Away was released in United Kingdom on September 12, 2003.

When does Spirited Away come out in Germany?

Spirited Away was released in Germany on June 19, 2003.

When does Spirited Away come out in Australia?

Spirited Away was released in Australia on December 12, 2002.

When will Spirited Away be available on streaming or digital?

Spirited Away became available on digital platforms on December 17, 2019.

Who directed Spirited Away?

Spirited Away was directed by Hayao Miyazaki.

How long is Spirited Away?

Spirited Away has a runtime of 2h 5m.

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