# Spirited Away (2001) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/spirited-away-2001/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-13

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 92% |
| Critic Score | 96% |
| Audience Score | 96% |
| Metascore | 96/100 |
| Letterboxd | 4.4/5 |
| IMDb | 8.6/10 |
| Director | Hayao Miyazaki |
| Genres | Animation, Fantasy |
| Runtime | 125 min |

## Quick answer

Spirited Away (2001) earns a 92% Celluloid Score — Celluloid Pick. Miyazaki's masterpiece won the Oscar for animation and remains Japan's most beloved export. Metascore 96/100. Directed by Hayao Miyazaki.

## Critics consensus

Miyazaki's masterpiece won the Oscar for animation and remains Japan's most beloved export.

## Synopsis

A sullen girl wanders into a spirit world where she must work in a bathhouse for witches to rescue her parents and find her courage.

## Cast

Rumi Hiiragi, Miyu Irino, Mari Natsuki

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is Spirited Away worth watching?**
Spirited Away holds a 92% Celluloid Score. Miyazaki's masterpiece won the Oscar for animation and remains Japan's most beloved export.

**What is Spirited Away about?**
A sullen girl wanders into a spirit world where she must work in a bathhouse for witches to rescue her parents and find her courage.

**Who directed Spirited Away?**
Spirited Away (2001) was directed by Hayao Miyazaki.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Spirited Away?**
92% — the average of five public sources: critics 96%, audience 96%, Metascore 96/100, Letterboxd 4.4/5, and IMDb 8.6/10.

**Where can I watch Spirited Away?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the Spirited Away page for current options.

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