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Kiki's Delivery Service
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Hayao Miyazaki. With Minami Takayama, Rei Sakuma, Kappei Yamaguchi.
7.8/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
A young witch, on her mandatory year of independent life, finds fitting into a new community difficult while she supports herself by running an air courier service.
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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTA young witch, on her mandatory year of independent life, finds fitting into a new community difficult while she supports herself by running an air courier service.
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Kiki's Delivery Service.
MoviHero lists July 29, 1989 as the release date for Kiki's Delivery Service. Hayao Miyazaki is the listed director. The listed cast includes Minami Takayama as Kiki / Ursula (voice), Rei Sakuma as Jiji (voice), Kappei Yamaguchi as Tombo (voice), Keiko Toda as Osono (voice). A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateJuly 29, 1989
GenresFamily · Fantasy · Animation
Runtime1h 43m
DirectorHayao Miyazaki
CastMinami Takayama as Kiki / Ursula (voice), Rei Sakuma as Jiji (voice), Kappei Yamaguchi as Tombo (voice), Keiko Toda as Osono (voice)
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
Kiki's Delivery Service runs 1h 43m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 6/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 3/10. The profile suggests a lower-demand watch, although preferences vary.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 7.8/10 from 4,835 votes. Updated Nov 15, 2026.
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Pacing6/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending3/10
Scary1/10
Violence2/10
Rewatchability7/10
Attention Required3/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“When watching films by Japanese animation powerhouse Studio Ghibli a number of adjectives come immediately to mind; imaginative, wholesome, and quirky, to name a few.”
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“With the moon shining brightly and the weather conditions perfect, thirteen year old "Kiki" announces to her family that it is time for her to…”
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