Spirited Away Movie Poster
Spirited Away follows 10-year-old Chihiro (Rumi Hiiragi) on another seemingly boring trip with her parents. However, when they stop at a mysterious village, her parents undergo a puzzling transformation, and she is whisked into a world of fantastic spirits, shape-shifting dragons and a witch who never wants to see her leave. Chihiro must call on the courage she never knew she had to free herself and return her family to the outside world.
Academy Award® winning film , Spirited Away
On the eve of its 15th anniversary, Spirited Away proves to still be one of the paramount animated films ever made. It is a film that does virtually everything right. From it’s pacing, to the soundtrack, to gorgeous, hand-drawn animation, and to its wonderfully weird cast of characters, Spirited Away remains a classic. The film evokes a sense of childlike wonder, while also delivering a tight, masterfully crafted script. The story is gripping from start to finish, and leaves one with the sort of final satisfaction the way that a fantastic meal or great book does. Both the original Japanese voice-over, as well as the English dub, are excellent. Whether you’re watching for the first time or the 20th, Spirited Away will always be a delight to watch for many generations.
Academy Award® winning film, Spirited Away
Spirited Away is widely acclaimed as one of the greatest animated films of all times, earning a Best Animated Feature Academy Award® for Hayao Miyazaki and unanimous praise from critics and audiences alike.
“We are excited to bring Hayao Miyazaki's ‘Spirited Away’ to cinemas for its 15th Anniversary,” Fathom Events CEO John Rubey explained. “This Academy Award® winning film still resonates as a true animation masterpiece and will be a joy to experience on the big screen.”
Academy Award® winning film, Spirited Away
Fathom Events, in partnership with GKIDS, the acclaimed distributor of multiple Academy Award®-nominated animated features, is set to bring this special event to U.S. movie theaters for two days only on Sunday, December 4 at 12:00 p.m. (dubbed in English) and Monday, December 5, at 7:00 p.m. (English language subtitles) local time both dates. Following the full-length feature, attendees will see an exclusive short film, “Ghiblies: Episode 2,” never-before released in North America.
Tickets for “Spirited Away: 15th Anniversary” can be purchased online by visiting Fathom Events or at participating theater box offices. Fans throughout the U.S. will be able to enjoy the event in more than 400 movie theaters.
For more information, visit the Spirited Away Official Website.
Watch the Spirited Away 15th Anniversary Trailer below: