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Kiki's Delivery Service

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In this anime feature, 13-year-old Kiki moves to a seaside town with her talking cat, Jiji, to spend a year alone, in accordance with her village's tradition for witches in training. After learning to control her broomstick, Kiki sets up a flying courier service and soon becomes a fixture in the community. But when the insecure young witch begins questioning herself and loses her magic abilities, she must overcome her self-doubt to get her powers back.
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Kiki's Delivery Service is a heartwarming, gorgeously-rendered tale of a young witch discovering her place in the world.

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Marc Savlov Austin Chronicle Miyazaki conjures a pubescent fable out of whole cloth that both kids and adults will enjoy immensely, and with the late Phil Hartman on board as Kiki's wiseacre feline familiar, there's many more comic moments than in the director's later work. Jun 11, 2020 Full Review Charles Solomon indieWire Even by Hayao Miyazaki's elevated standard, Kiki's Delivery Service is a singularly charming film. Jun 11, 2020 Full Review Keith Phipps AV Club Kiki's slow pace and light-on-conflict plot may surprise kids... but it's difficult not to be won over by the film's endearing characters and beautiful animation, as well as a storyline that stresses the values of independence and friendship. Jun 11, 2020 Full Review Mary Kassel Screen Rant After 35 years, there's nothing more comforting or moving than returning to one of Studio Ghibli's most enduring coming-of-age narratives. Rated: 8/10 Oct 25, 2024 Full Review Diana Tuova Spotlight on Film Kiki’s Delivery Service is an entertaining watch with stunning visuals and one important message for everyone to stay true to their core selves, gain independence early on, try new things and explore. Rated: 4/5 Aug 25, 2024 Full Review Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review Kiki’s Delivery Service might appear to be “kid’s stuff,” something adults could never sink their teeth into or reflect upon as serious cinema—such a misreading disappears after one screening of Miyazaki’s observant, sensitive film. Rated: 4/4 Aug 22, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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Garrett B Not the worst anime but not my favorite. Dunst’ voice role sounds kinda annoying and the pacing is pretty slow Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 11/03/24 Full Review Fernando L Describir que es? esta pelicula de anime, es imposible es demasiado bella tiene tanto escenas increibles como una buena narrativa y nos da una increible historia la cual no puedo aun describir, sencillamente hermosa! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/29/24 Full Review Josh G fun little movie that is so good Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/29/24 Full Review xldw 6 Miyazaki Hayao said, "For Kiki, the most important thing is whether she can independently face all kinds of people. As long as she flies in the sky on her broom with her cat, she can be free. But living in a city and undergoing training means there will be no broom and no Jiji anymore. She has to walk alone on the city's roads and she must talk to people. Kiki and Jiji can establish a new relationship of independent personality. They are still friends, but new elements have been added to this friendship relationship (such as Lily and Jiji's children)." I usually use these two sites for more free movies and short dramas.If you have a better website, please recommend it to me. Thank you https://nightgod.tv/?utm_source=rottentomatoes Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/28/24 Full Review Ariel P Adorable Miyazaki film about perseverance, staying true to yourself, and friendship. Enjoyable for all ages! Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/27/24 Full Review Fiore G My all time favorite animated movie Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 10/27/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis In this anime feature, 13-year-old Kiki moves to a seaside town with her talking cat, Jiji, to spend a year alone, in accordance with her village's tradition for witches in training. After learning to control her broomstick, Kiki sets up a flying courier service and soon becomes a fixture in the community. But when the insecure young witch begins questioning herself and loses her magic abilities, she must overcome her self-doubt to get her powers back.
Director
Hayao Miyazaki
Producer
Jane Schonberger, Hayao Miyazaki
Screenwriter
Jack Fletcher, Eiko Kadono, Hayao Miyazaki, John Semper
Distributor
Walt Disney Pictures
Production Co
Buena Vista (Walt Disney)
Rating
G
Genre
Kids & Family, Adventure, Anime
Original Language
Japanese
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 1, 1998, Original
Rerelease Date (Theaters)
Oct 26, 2024
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 10, 2019
Runtime
1h 43m
Sound Mix
Surround, Dolby
Aspect Ratio
35mm, Flat (1.85:1)
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