Kiki's Delivery Service

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Kiki's Delivery Service

G

Released Sep 1, 1998

1h 43m

Kids & Family

Adventure

Anime

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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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Critics Consensus

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

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Charles Solomon

IndieWire

Even by Hayao Miyazaki's elevated standard, Kiki's Delivery Service is a singularly charming film.

Jun 11, 2020

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Miguel T

Kiki's Delivery Service is a film that I watchted while I was sick, but despite that, I cant recommend it. The colors is one of the things I dislike the most, they are very dull. Also, I didnt enjoy the plot, or being more specific the lack of it. The film is not really about nothing, making it feel like a soap opera. Animation, is ok, nothing to do with Ghibli films such as Boy and the Heron or Spirit Away.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

03/19/25

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L8ton R

Osono was right. A delivery service was a great idea, let alone an amazing one just like what this movie is.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

03/18/25

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Jim D

Being accustomed to western movies and cartoons, I falsely identified so many things in this movie as evil. By the end of the movie, I was proven wrong and my systematic biases were shown. This movie was a huge breath of fresh air, and lead me to rethink the assumptions I make so frequently. Regardless, the movie has charming characters, perfect pacing and music.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

03/01/25

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Jarrod P

"It Would Have Taken A Miracle To Surpass The Achievement Of 'My Neighbor Totoro'... The Miracle's Name Is 'Kiki's Delivery Service'. The Best Family Film Ever Made."

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/31/24

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Liam D

One of the most charming animated films ever made. It’s light and breezy which is the best compliment you can give

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

12/22/24

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Micah H

Fun, well made, and heartwarming.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/17/24

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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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