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Kiki's Delivery Service (Majo no takkyubin) (1989)

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Movie Info & Cast

Director:

Hayao Miyazaki

Producer:

Jane Schonberger

Writer:

Eiko Kadono

Release Date:

Dec 20, 1990

Runtime:

1hr 43m

Synopsis

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.

Cast

  • Minami Takayama
  • Rei Sakuma
  • Kappei Yamaguchi
  • Keiko Toda
  • Mieko Nobusawa
  • Kôichi Miura
  • Haruko Katô
  • Hiroko Seki
  • Yuriko Fuchizaki
  • Kirsten Dunst

Letterboxd User Reviews

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4.1
  • May 7, 2018

    "Then stop trying. Take long walks. Look at the scenery. Doze off at noon. Don’t even think about flying. And then, pretty soon you’ll be flying again."

    13.4K Likes
    ˗ˏˋ suspirliam ˊˎ˗
    ˗ˏˋ suspirliam ˊˎ˗
    Feb 2, 2020

    tombo be like..... kiki.... do you love me.... are you riding.....

    8.2K Likes
    gabby!
    gabby!
    Dec 29, 2014

    Like a parable for young girls finding their way in the world with the help of great, diverse, women as a support group. One of the best films about women

    8.0K Likes
    Willow Maclay
    Willow Maclay
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    Nov 17, 2021

    the saddest part is when jiji stops talking. i get that’s the part of growing up as a witch and now kiki doesn’t depend on him anymore, but it’s still soo sad. i want a snarky witch cat :/

    5.4K Likes
    san
    san
    Jan 17, 2021

    not to be dramatic or anything but i would literally die to live inside a hayao miyazaki movie

    5.3K Likes
    aaron
    aaron
    Jul 13, 2020

    how can i decide with whom i relate to the most in this movie... the young witch who talks to her black cat and always wears black, the black cat who is always a mood or the girl who lives in the woods by herself and draws birds

    4.8K Likes
    maria
    maria
  • Nov 12, 2021

    find what makes you special and monetize it until it no longer brings you joy. jiji is squidward

    4.0K Likes
    demi adejuyigbe
    demi adejuyigbe

    Don't really have much to say. It's just cute. :)

    3.2K Likes
    James (Schaffrillas)
    James (Schaffrillas)
    Jun 8, 2020

    why watch harry potter when this exists

    2.6K Likes
    Sara Clements
    Sara Clements
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  • Portz
    Portz loved
    Kiki's Delivery Service

    This is NOT my comfort movie I got it MIXED UP I still love it tho

    3 😂 😭 4 3Y
    Jumbus
    Jumbus loved
    Kiki's Delivery Service

    Flying can’t be that hard right?

    1 😂 3 3Y
    Owen Frank
    Owen Frank loved
    Kiki's Delivery Service

    Who knew a movie about a witch doing doordash would be fire

    1 🔥 2 2Y
  • Hank Leet
    Hank Leet loved
    Kiki's Delivery Service

    One of Studio Ghibli’s best

    🔥 🥱 2 3Y
    Emico Otero
    Emico Otero loved
    Kiki's Delivery Service

    this is prolly my comfort movie when I just need to lay back, watch and feel the feels, not too heavy on emotion but still hits

    1 2Y
    Joeybagadonutz
    Joeybagadonutz loved
    Kiki's Delivery Service

    Very good and really cute. Really beautiful visuals. Just a feels good movie.

    🔥 1 7M
  • Yassmina Gaber
    Yassmina Gaber loved
    Kiki's Delivery Service

    Amazing so comfy and relaxing 🥰🥰🥰✨

    🔥 1 1Y
    Rowan Therat
    Rowan Therat is "meh" on
    Kiki's Delivery Service

    I was too busy playing on my phone

    1 2Y
    Grace
    Grace loved
    Kiki's Delivery Service

    one of my new fav movies!

    1 3Y
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Metacritic

85
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Based on 15 Critics
8.4

USER SCORE (113)

Universal acclaim based on 113 Reviews
100
May 24, 2016

As a story about how hard it is to make your own way in the world, Kiki’s Delivery Service is truthful and scalpel-sharp. That it manages all this while remaining consistently funny, optimistic and exciting – even for little ones – is a mark of Miyazaki’s genius.

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Metacritic review by Tom Huddleston
Tom Huddleston
Time Out London
91

Kiki's slow pace and light-on-conflict plot may surprise kids used to American animation, 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.

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Metacritic review by Keith Phipps
Keith Phipps
The A.V. Club
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kiki's Delivery Service (Majo no takkyubin) (1989) (1990) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as G (General Audiences), so all ages are admitted.
How long is Kiki's Delivery Service (Majo no takkyubin) (1989) (1990)?
The movie is 1hr 43min long.
What's Kiki's Delivery Service (Majo no takkyubin) (1989) (1990) 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.
Who's the cast of Kiki's Delivery Service (Majo no takkyubin) (1989) (1990)?
  • Minami Takayama as Kiki, Ursula
  • Rei Sakuma as Jiji
  • Kappei Yamaguchi as Tombo
  • Keiko Toda as Osono
  • Mieko Nobusawa as Kokiri - Kiki's Mother
  • Kôichi Miura as Okino - Kiki's Father
  • Haruko Katô as Rô-fujin
  • Hiroko Seki as Barsa
  • Yuriko Fuchizaki as Ketto
  • Kirsten Dunst as Kiki
Who's the director behind Kiki's Delivery Service (Majo no takkyubin) (1989) (1990)?
Hayao Miyazaki directed Kiki's Delivery Service (Majo no takkyubin) (1989) (1990).
Who produced Kiki's Delivery Service (Majo no takkyubin) (1989) (1990)?
Jane Schonberger produced Kiki's Delivery Service (Majo no takkyubin) (1989) (1990).