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Hayao Miyazaki’s illustrious career has spanned over six decades since its inception in 1963, capturing the hearts and minds of audiences worldwide with his revolutionary works. His latest masterpiece, “The Boy and the Heron,” will be available for streaming on Max starting Friday, September 6. This new addition joins a rich collection of Studio Ghibli films already accessible on the platform. We’ll explore the other Miyazaki films available on Max and guide you through your subscription options.

“Castle in the Sky,” Studio Ghibli’s inaugural animation, premiered in Japan in 1986. Disney released an English dub in 2003, which narrates the adventures of a young girl with a mysterious pendant who falls from the sky into the life of Pazu. Together, they embark on a quest to find an elusive island in the sky. Garnering a 96% score on Rotten Tomatoes, the English dub features notable voices such as James Van Der Beek, Anna Paquin, Cloris Leachman, Mark Hamill, Jim Cummings, Andy Dick, and Mandy Patinkin.

“The Cat Returns,” a 2002 spinoff from “Whisper of the Heart,” chronicles Haru’s mundane life, which takes a magical turn when she rescues a cat prince named Baron. This enchanting tale boasts an 88% Rotten Tomatoes score and an English voice cast that includes Peter Boyle, Tim Curry, Cary Elwes, Anne Hathaway, Elliot Gould, and Judy Greer.

Directed by Hayao Miyazaki’s son Goro, “From Up on Poppy Hill” is set in post-World War II Japan. Released in 2011, the film explores the blossoming friendship between Umi and Shun amidst a backdrop of historical recovery and buried secrets. It holds an 88% score on Rotten Tomatoes and features voices like Sarah Bolger, Anton Yelchin, Ron Howard, Jeff Dunham, Gillian Anderson, Chris Noth, and Ronan Farrow.

“Howl’s Moving Castle,” first released in 2004, tells the tale of Sophie, a young woman cursed by a witch. Her journey aboard a wizard’s magical moving castle is filled with wonder and danger. The film has an 87% Rotten Tomatoes score and stars Emily Mortimer, Christian Bale, Billy Crystal, Lauren Bacall, and Blythe Danner.

A beloved classic, “Kiki’s Delivery Service,” released in 1989 with an English dub by Disney in 1997, follows a young witch named Kiki who starts a delivery service using her broom. Facing self-doubt, she temporarily loses her gift of flight. The English dub stars Kirsten Dunst, Phil Hartman, Janeane Garofalo, Debbie Reynolds, and Matthew Lawrence. It boasts a 98% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

“My Neighbor Totoro,” released in 1988 with its first English adaptation in 1989 and a current version from 2006, introduces viewers to sisters Satsuki and Mei as they discover magical creatures in their new home. Featuring Dakota Fanning, Elle Fanning, Tim Daly, and Frank Welker in the English dub, it holds a 94% Rotten Tomatoes rating.

“Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind,” released in Japan in 1984 before Studio Ghibli’s founding, portrays Nausicaä’s efforts to restore balance between humans and nature in a post-apocalyptic world. The 2005 English dub includes Alison Lohman, Patrick Stewart, Shia LeBeouf, Uma Thurman, Chris Sarandon, and Edward James Olmos and has a 90% Rotten Tomatoes score.

“Only Yesterday,” conceived by Miyazaki but directed by Isao Takahata and based on a 1982 manga, debuted in 1991. It follows Taeko as she revisits her childhood memories during a countryside trip. The English adaptation arrived in 2016 for its 25th anniversary with voices like Laura Bailey, Ashley Eckstein, Dev Patel, and Daisy Ridley.

Released in 1994 without Miyazaki’s direct input, “Pom Poko” focuses on shape-shifting tanuki defending their home from urban development with mischievous plans to scare humans away. The English dub features Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Clancy Brown, J.K. Simmons, and Kevin Michael Richardson and has an 86% Rotten Tomatoes rating.

“Ponyo,” released in 2008, tells the story of a magical goldfish named Ponyo who wishes to become human to be with her friend Sosuke. This decision brings unintended consequences for both land and sea. With a 91% Rotten Tomatoes score, the English dub stars Noah Cyrus, Frankie Jonas, Tina Fey, Matt Damon, Cate Blanchett, Liam Neeson, Lily Tomlin, Betty White, and Cloris Leachman.

“Porco Rosso,” written and directed by Miyazaki and released in 1992 (with an English dub in 2005), features Porco Rosso—a bounty hunter with a pig’s face—who fights sky pirates during fascist Italy’s era. It enjoys a 96% Rotten Tomatoes score with voices from Michael Keaton, Cary Elwes, Susan Egan, and David Ogden Stiers.

“Princess Mononoke,” released in 1997, tells of a cursed warrior caught between a girl raised by wolves and Iron Town residents amid ancient Japan’s magical conflict. Featuring Gillian Anderson, Claire Danes, Billy Crudup, Minnie Driver, Jada Pinkett Smith, and Billy Bob Thornton in its English dub, it holds a 93% Rotten Tomatoes score.

“The Secret World of Arrietty,” co-written by Miyazaki but not directed by him and based on “The Borrowers” (1952), premiered in 2010. Arrietty’s secret life changes upon meeting a human boy. With a 94% Rotten Tomatoes score despite Miyazaki’s non-directorial role, it features Bridgit Mendler, David Henrie, Amy Poehler, Will Arnett, and Carol Burnett in its American English dub.

“Spirited Away,” released in 2001 with an English voice cast of Daveigh Chase, Jason Marsden, Suzanne Pleshette, David Ogden Stiers, and Susan Egan follows Chihiro’s adventures in a world full of spirits and demons as she seeks to free herself and her parents. It has a 96% Rotten Tomatoes score.

“The Tale of Princess Kaguya,” from Studio Ghibli but without Miyazaki’s direct involvement premiered in 2013. This film tells of a mysterious young princess who captivates all but must ultimately face her fate. With an English dub featuring Chloe Grace Moretz, James Caan, Lucy Liu Mary Steenburgen James Marsden it boasts an impressive 100% Rotten Tomatoes score based on 99 reviews.

Goro Miyazaki’s directorial debut “Tales from Earthsea” adapts elements from Ursula K Le Guin’s novel series first released in 2006; it narrates dwindling crops reappearing dragons wizards prince searching force behind imbalance threatening land despite 36% Rotten Tomatoes critics praised music animation visual style featuring Timothy Dalton Willem Dafoe Mariska Hargitay Blaire Restaneo.

“When Marnie Was There,” adapted from Joan G Robinson’s novel favorite books although non-writer/director premiered first released received high acclaim despite involvement featuring Hailee Steinfeld Catherine O’Hara Vanessa Williams Geena Davis John C Reilly English dub cast sporting Rotten Tomatoes’ score.

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