Spirited Away (2002)

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details
Rating: PG
Release Date: Sep 20, 2002
Running Time: 125 mins.
Additional Notes: English dialogue
Country Of Origin: Japan
synopsis
Tale of the fanciful adventures of a ten-year-old girl named Chihiro, who discovers a secret world when she and her family get lost and venture through a hillside tunnel. When her parents undergo a mysterious transformation, Chihiro must fend for herself as she encounters strange spirits, assorted creatures and a grumpy sorceress who seeks to prevent her from returning to the human world.
cast + crew
Director
Director
of Chihiro
of Haku
of Yubaba/ Zeniba
of Akio--Chihiro's Father
of Yugo--Chihiro's Mother
of Frog Man
of Lin
of River God
of School Principal
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Screenplay
English Language Adaptation
English Language Adaptation
Producer
Executive Producer
Executive Producer
Executive Producer
Executive Producer
Executive Producer
Executive Producer
Executive Producer
Associate Producer
Associate Producer
Producer
Executive Producer
Associate Producer
reviews
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An astoundingly beautiful, yet bizarre and convoluted, Japanese animation film from the acclaimed director of Princess Monoke.

Story

Ten-year-old Chihiro (voiced by Daveigh Chase, Lilo of Lilo & Stitch) and her parents (voiced by Lauren Holly and Michael Chiklis) are driving to their new home in another town. When they stop along the way at what seems to be an old, decrepit amusement park, they're intrigued by its strange beauty--and by the wonderful aroma of cooking food from what looks like a… Continued

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rating April 9, 2003
Think you're too hip for Japanese anime about a lost ten-year-old girl whose parents turn into snorting pigs? Get over it. The freshly crowned Oscar winner for Best Animated Film -- it out-grossed Titanic in Japan -- is a must-have two-disc DVD. Purists can switch to the original Japanese soundtrack if they object to the English version, produced by Toy Story director John Lasseter with voice talent including The Shield's Michael Chiklis, Suzanne Pleshette and young Daveigh Chase (Lilo of Lilo Continued