Spirited Away
Spirited Away tells its complete story in a single 125-minute movie, with no earlier installment needed. Max and Netflix are the services listed for legal viewing, giving subscribers two places to look. Released in 2001 and made by Studio Ghibli, the film blends Adventure, Drama, Fantasy and Supernatural elements without feeling like a checklist of genres. Its strange bathhouse setting is imaginative, but much of the tension comes from work, manners and the pressure of adapting quickly. It suits viewers who enjoy wonder mixed with unease and prefer a finished story over a long series commitment. Plan for one uninterrupted sitting if possible, since the shifts in mood and the background activity are easier to appreciate when the journey stays continuous.
About
A child enters an apparently abandoned place with her parents after they pass through a tunnel. Night changes everything: spirits appear, the surroundings come alive, and an enormous bathhouse reveals itself as the center of this unfamiliar world. When her parents' actions leave her trapped, she must find a place within the bathhouse and learn how its peculiar society works. The jobs may look ordinary, yet every task carries unfamiliar risks. Help comes from unexpected directions, although accepting it requires judgment. The story follows her attempt to survive, protect what matters to her and find a way home without surrendering her sense of self.
Information
- Japanese
- ๅใจๅๅฐใฎ็ฅ้ ใ
- Premiered
- July 20, 2001
- Episodes
- 1
- Duration
- 125 min per ep.
- Status
- Finished Airing
- Studio
- Studio Ghibli
- Source
- Original
- Themes
- drama, female protagonist, japanese production, present, family friendly, fantasy
FAQ
Max and Netflix are the two services listed for Spirited Away. Availability shown inside either catalog can vary by region, so check the local listing on both if the film is missing from one.
