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Kiki's Delivery Service

Kiki's Delivery Service

1989
Comedy
Family/Kids
1h 43m
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. (imdb)
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Kiki's Delivery Service

1989
Comedy
Family/Kids
1h 43m
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Rated 22 Dec 2015
85
92nd
This year was pretty much terrible for a wide variety of reasons. And with the world seemingly sliding further into a mire of intolerance, apathy and violence, it was nothing short of therapeutic to watch a movie where people actually get along with one another. Where mutual respect and helping each other out leads to an improvement in people's lives. So uplifting in its sincere niceness that it was hard not to get kinda emotio- erm, I mean, I kinda liked it I guess whatever pfff.
Rated 14 Jul 2020
90
92nd
What a pleasant surprise. It’s refreshing to see a world so full of warmth and kindness. They’re so carefree in this universe people aren’t pissed off they were shafted at birth and not able to fly. The most evil thing a person does in this movie is talk shit about their grandma’s cooking. I watched this in original Japanese with subtitles because I’m not a heathen but then noticed on IMDb Phil Hartman voiced JiJi so I went back and fast forwarded through to the Jiji scenes and meow.
Rated 27 Sep 2007
80
91st
Studio Ghibli's top director is responsible for this breathtakingly animated (as usual) children's movie, although by western standards it's way too intelligent to be for kids. Sure it's very lighthearted but if you have any emotion in you whatsoever, you will be swept away by Kiki's typically meager little witch girl troubles, which are so well rendered. And being the maniacal cat lover that I am, Jiji instantly became my all-time favorite animated cat.
Rated 06 Feb 2012
98
99th
Miyazaki is good at making everyday experiences beautiful, and, unlike the vast majority of filmmakers, knows how the little frustrations of a newly-minted teenager work.
Rated 16 Apr 2018
9
92nd
Warm, charming, full of heart. I'm in love with the idyllic seaside European setting; every scene is bursting with detail.
Rated 06 Feb 2013
90
95th
A rich tale about independence, in which the director frames the new life of this lonely but strong teen witch as a superhero story -- she comes to a new town, helps people by delivering their stuff, starts to lose her powers and, eventually, saves the boy that loves her. Miyazaki is the master of looking extraordinary acts in common people. His heroes are poor, anonymous workers, working class people. They have their lives changed by changing other people's lives.
Rated 03 Jan 2011
91
94th
Man, this is just straight-up the loveliest movie. I love that the conflict and stuff is really small and that it's mostly 100 minutes of cute, heartwarming sequences.
Rated 09 Jul 2014
68
48th
Such an interesting film because Kiki is no savant, no huge prodigy - her skill is not refined or has a great deal of perfecting necessary before the end of the film. She may not even be average -- there are hints she's a subpar witch, but with a warmth of heart transcending her station in life. So the focus becomes maximizing your sometimes limited potential, not reaching for the stars, or maybe landing on the moon. For some, Earth is a fine place to be.
Rated 11 Jul 2016
92
86th
Unafraid to tell a simple story simply, it tip-toes along without a care in the world, yet still manages to make a lasting impression.
Rated 09 May 2021
83
81st
What always strikes me about Miyazaki's work is how much effort is devoted to how things move and interact - everything has weight, the wind has real force behind it, and it all feels so real and tactile. It's something you don't see often in animation. Now, Kiki's Delivery Service is a bit on the light side, but watching Kiki herself stumble around a kind, lovely world and find herself is a wonderful time. Everyone needs a pessimistic animal sidekick.
Rated 08 Sep 2016
8
80th
Buys cat after watching..
Rated 23 Jan 2016
80
86th
Storywise, it's as light as a feather. There's little (if any) dramatic tension and what little plot there is merely serves to progress from one beautiful scene to the next. But I dare anyone not to have a warm fuzzy feeling in their stomach after watching this. It's light and fluffy whimsy executed with masterful precision.
Rated 03 Nov 2015
100
94th
The best magic here is in the bravery of a young child, augmented by the social structure that supports her. There is nothing so fleeting and transient as ethical exchange, this is less a romantic film than a romance about community. It doesn't have any wrong ideas and even a few mean ones about growing up.
Rated 10 Jan 2012
93
75th
I liked it quite a bit more on rewatch than I remembered from initial viewing. The characters are very likable and adorable, and the humor is excellent. It's a very whimsical film with beautiful animation. The story is good, but impales a bit in comparison to Miyazaki's other works for me. Still, this was very enjoyable And beautifully done. I'm willing to bet it was a huge hit upon release when 2D animated movies were so big. The ending feels slightly rushed, but this was still very good.
Rated 26 Feb 2010
88
80th
Very kind and warm
Rated 03 Mar 2007
69
39th
Definitely enjoyable, but it seems pretty fluffy and inconsequential compared with the other Miyazaki works that I've seen.
Rated 19 Jul 2010
60
40th
One of Miyazaki's weaker films. The animation is really admirable and it has some touching moments but the weak, predictable plot does not do much for me. It has none of the magic or the weighty philosophical themes that work so well in his other works.
Rated 13 Sep 2020
80
74th
A quaint outing from Ghibli, and while it's not nearly as grand or deeply imaginitive as their other most well known movies, it's a very fine movie in its own right.
Rated 30 Oct 2008
85
45th
This was surprisingly cute and sweet. The beginning was a little typical, but after that I found myself becoming increasingly engrossed in the story. The characters are so adorably drawn and the cats were perfect! The way they moved was great!! The film consists of lots of tiny plots all circling around the central one, Kiki. It's not, perhaps, cinematic brilliance, but it was enjoyable, and I was smiling practically the whole time!:D
Rated 02 Nov 2009
9
92nd
I wish I could live inside Miyazaki's imagination
Rated 14 Aug 2007
8
93rd
A massively charming little film in its deeply human-level stakes framed through magic witchy shenanigans, its character relationships, and its coastal village settings, one of the most charming locales in all of Ghibli (and, by extension, in all of film). If I were to pick my favorite of Ghibli/Miyazaki I'd probably lean more towards the epic fantasy of Nausicaa and Mononoke, but that isn't to say that this light-on-conflict, high-on-charm concoction doesn't belong in your collection.
Rated 24 Feb 2020
99
97th
So so so great and earnest and warm and kind and insightful. Still wiping tears from my eyes. I want to live in it.
Rated 26 Feb 2017
90
92nd
Kids should all be this sweet.
Rated 27 Feb 2011
85
73rd
If you disregard the fact that the main character is a witch, Kiki's Delivery Service is quite ordinary and down to earth. The animation is plain compared to what the Ghibli guys would go on to do, but it more than gets the job done. The story is utterly charming, and the ending, while somewhat fluffy and obvious, will make you feel great about life.
Rated 30 May 2012
40
43rd
A whimsical tale that teaches young Japanese girls that if they aim low enough, they can be anything society expects them to be. Now with 75% more panty shots.
Rated 21 Jul 2011
91
94th
Top-notch Miyazaki entertainment, about a young apprentice witch who sets out to make her mark. There's not a ton of plot here (or much conflict), but the film is so full of warmth and humor that it doesn't matter. Fine characters (Jiji the cat is especially memorable), fine voicework in the American version, and a beautiful score. And, of course, Miyazaki's wonderful animation. Perfect family entertainment.
Rated 30 Nov 2020
9
92nd
Passes the Bechdel test with flying and colours: Kiki's forest talk with Ursula about art, magic, and inspiration was brilliant, but that's not to slight her coffee with Osono or birthday exchange with the old woman. These dynamics combined with Kiki's business blunders (Jiji's sacrifice was hilarious) and poignant personal growth (from "something's wrong with me" to the brave rescue to the letter home: "there are still times when I feel sad") make for a deceptively powerful coming-of-age tale.
Rated 31 Jul 2011
100
99th
Heart-warming whimsical Mizayki escapism goodness.
Rated 12 Feb 2016
80
79th
Not their most creative or affecting film, but still without a doubt a Studio Ghibli production: adorable and fun.
Rated 15 Aug 2012
80
81st
Miyazaki has the unique ability to show us a completely new world, and also make us a part of it.
Rated 20 Jan 2012
85
95th
I thought this was a truly wonderful anime film. Although, this was really not unexpected from Hayao Miyazaki, of course. One of the things I really liked about this, and other Studio Ghibli films, is the female protagonist. It's not too often that you get a good, strong female lead character in children's animated films. I also thought it presented good moral values to kids. It's the type of film I'd be happy to show my children, if I had any. Cute, funny and wholesome. I loved it.
Rated 01 Jul 2009
88
89th
When I have kids, I will definitely show them all of the Ghibli animations. The sincere optimism and naivete of them even makes me smile
Rated 29 Apr 2021
71
79th
I'm rating this slightly more than it deserves for presenting Ghibli Stockholm.
Rated 14 Jun 2015
80
73rd
Kiki's Delivery Service is a respectable Miyazaki movie, and by that, I mean it is still quite amazing despite not being as good as the others. It's beautiful and blissfully simple, though I would wager some of the charm is lost due to its simplicity. An easy recommendation and a very fun movie.
Rated 08 Jan 2013
98
99th
Beautiful and sweet and a young witch goes out on her own and grows up and finds what she is good at. There are no bad guys in this, just life being life and that what makes this so wonderful. Kiki isn't perfect and while she does delivery by flying she not a very good flyer. Her familiar Jiji the cat, can steal scenes and give good advice to Kiki.
Rated 18 Oct 2008
71
66th
Quality animation. The story was not that interesting, because Hayao Miyazaki is the best with his imaginary fantasy. IMHO
Rated 26 Oct 2020
75
49th
Miyazaki has such an amazing talent of making the mundane every-day activities of a character seem like the most charming thing in the world. Kiki's feels like a warm fuzzy blanket, a comforting world full of compassionate, kind and caring people who take strangers into their homes without hesitation and bake cakes for another. God I wish our world was more like Ghibli film.
Rated 27 Aug 2010
75
44th
the one Miyazaki film I didn't get.
Rated 12 Mar 2013
80
68th
Lovely. I always love it when Miyazaki indulges his love of flight (which he does liberally here) and though it seems more 'kiddish' than Miyazaki's other films it is so emotionally mature and intelligent that anyone with a soul can enjoy it (though the boy here feels a bit too cartoonish and some of the coincidences, such as the toy looking like Kiki's cat, can be a bit hard to buy into). Utterly charming and very fun.
Rated 25 May 2009
81
80th
A charming set-up, very twee. After a while you do begin to wonder where the conflict is. Is this a 90-minute film about a girl whose life is just fine and dandy? In the end they do write in some implausible drama which doesn't add much to the film. Very sweet and likeable and nicely drawn; weaker in story arc than the later Ghibli films.
Rated 07 Jul 2017
90
65th
Cute animated feature from Miyazaki. The sarcastic smack talking cat reminded me alot of sabrina the teenage witch. This is just a very easy film to watch. If you are looking for something light to relax to, look no further. As is per usual with Miyazaki the visuals are stunning.
Rated 01 Nov 2007
80
94th
Delightful, original, leisurely, and sweet.
Rated 09 Apr 2013
51
31st
This is the only Ghibli I haven't particularly enjoyed. It's just too empty. I think the blame may be placed on the English dub, which is the only Ghibli dub that's detracted from my enjoyment of the film. The fact that it's just 100 minutes of "cute" probably doesn't help either.
Rated 24 Apr 2014
87
58th
very fond of the commercial
Rated 18 Aug 2008
82
47th
Whenever I sit down to watch a Miyazaki movie, I know I'm in for a treat in animation and storytelling. I know because John Lasseter tells me before every single one. Kiki's Delivery Service is a fine film, but I'd say maybe lacks some of the charisma of Miyazaki's other works. Phil Hartman adds a lot.
Rated 21 Jun 2008
90
78th
Very lively yet low-key story of a young witch in training who also has insanely cute cat as a familiar. a darling, wonderful, fresh-feeling film.
Rated 08 Feb 2015
85
85th
Surprisingly heartwarming and deep, when you get right down to it, Kiki's Delivery Service is a heartfelt examination of independence, adulthood, depression, and self-worth. And all through the eyes of a little teenage witch named Kiki.
Rated 24 Jun 2020
70
83rd
Kiki's Delivery Service is a coming-of-age story in which the only real conflict is self-doubt. Miyazaki's conceptualisation of witches in this film is more muted, allowing for a more (ironically) grounded character. I liked how Kiki dealt with situations and other characters' perceptions that were out of her control, cementing her as a great role model for children. Overall it's a calm, tempered film in its animation, music and plot that is still entertaining and engaging.
Rated 09 Mar 2008
85
86th
Cute Miyazaki film. This one has a lot of charm, but isn't as suited for adults as some of his other ventures.
Rated 15 Sep 2018
90
77th
Bit of a weaker story and world than usual from Miyazaki, but one of his best for visual appeal.
Rated 02 Oct 2017
75
77th
Cute animation film. Warms the heart.
Rated 02 Sep 2008
90
95th
Maybe it's not the best Miyazaki movie, but I just love it. Kiki is a really great character. It's a perfect movie for children!
Rated 21 Aug 2016
90
75th
As usual for Hayao Miyazaki's work, the main character is an independent young girl, that faces difficults and prevail. This only would be worth watching. The setting, a mix of europe and Japan, works surprisingly well. It's and excelent movie.
Rated 03 Mar 2013
92
98th
Absolutely a brilliant masterpiece. Lacking in any actual flaws, this is the only existing case of an absolutely perfect film. In fact, I wouldn't disagree with anyone who says it is the greatest film ever made. Also, this was never meant to be a film for young children, the target demographic consists of teenagers. Watch the original version not the butchered Disney dubb for the actual film.
Rated 23 Oct 2007
80
45th
Sweet and naive, technically flawless. A delicious movie.
Rated 10 Mar 2010
94
97th
A magnificent, beautiful work. Seems most reviews on Criticker bump it down for being lighthearted (I doubt out of a negativity, but a sense of less importance). I can't agree. Kiki is nothing short of a tremendous, uplifiting film which contains no evil, but only the hardships and misgivings of good. I don't see this as a film to teach adults but one to inspire. For children, it is essential. PLEASE AVOID the Disney dubbing - most Ghibli dubs are good, but the English voicing is awful in Kiki!
Rated 10 Jan 2017
4
74th
A disarming little coming-of-age tale, summery and pleasant, not as momentous as Miyazaki's films can be, wherein the protagonist faces no adversity except her own insecurities.
Rated 21 Apr 2009
90
91st
An inspiring tale, beautifully told. Miyazaki's best!
Rated 31 Mar 2018
80
86th
Cute and sweet, without ever being overly cutesy or ever so slightly sacharrine, and Kiki and her cat Jiji are very likeable indeed. The simple story is entirely compelling and - although it's about a young witch with the ability to fly on brooms - surprisingly grounded and relatable as well. Up there with Miyazaki's best animés!
Rated 14 Oct 2014
92
94th
This is top-tier Miyazaki.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
81
77th
This is probably the most simple of Miyazaki's fims, but that's not bad. It's a nice departure from the epic/awkward that has come to be expected lately. It's the story of a young witch who is coming of age and leaving her house. It's very light hearted, and a very feel good story.
Rated 20 Aug 2009
82
86th
I remember this so vividly from when I was a kid! It was the first Ghibli movie I ever saw. Very cute.
Rated 09 Nov 2014
80
95th
Kiki's Delivery Service can be easily lost among Miyazaki's greats - his epic environmentalist or emotionally charged childhood fantasies - but this slice-of-life story about a young witch is just as warm, beautiful and inspired, if not as big.
Rated 02 Mar 2007
70
82nd
Excellent animation.
Rated 29 Mar 2018
87
95th
A beautiful film about growing up, leaving home and gaining your independence and the struggles that come with that. This film will resonate for many people who have moved to a new city, be it for college or for work, without knowing anybody there. Kiki is a lovely main character, the scenes of her flying are joyful, and the city really comes alive in the background and animation work.
Rated 02 Apr 2009
87
93rd
I saw her town...
Rated 12 Sep 2013
75
65th
Phil Hartman's performance, while generally excellent, involves way too many sarcastic jibes apparently meant to fill in otherwise quiet scenes. As a personal narrative film it's a bit weak, and as a zen exercise it's definitely inferior to 'Totoro.' The climax is a blatant contrivance. All these issues are largely swept aside by the film's intense charm and stunning presentation, which demonstrates Miyazaki's great strength - the ability to put the viewer in a trance of childlike wonder.
Rated 05 Aug 2015
99
97th
An amazingly animated unconventional story that works in every way.
Rated 10 Jan 2014
83
94th
Charming
Rated 21 Oct 2007
90
89th
A delightful and charming film that expresses well some of those childhood anxieties over growing up and finding one's place in the world. Some kid-friendly humor punctuates the proceedings, especially from the cat, while Kiki's can-do attitude makes her one of the more admirable characters in modern family film.
Rated 16 Mar 2007
76
69th
Rather sweet but not one of Ghibli's best.
Rated 05 Jul 2013
92
86th
Beautiful, charming story of a teenage witch, a cute black cat, and the adolescent battle between dependence and independence.
Rated 03 Jul 2012
85
86th
It was a "be happy" movie. Thank you very much.
Rated 31 May 2009
72
78th
fly
Rated 24 Aug 2019
90
79th
being a freelance artist be like,
Rated 11 Apr 2024
84
81st
Rated 28 Mar 2024
70
10th
Rated 01 Sep 2010
6
95th
Another wonderful experience from Miyazaki that makes children entertainment work for all ages.
Rated 19 Aug 2018
95
97th
Rewatches: still a magical children's film that isn't formulaic. Picks up a lot in the end and makes it all worthwhile. Very memorable characters and setting. Eng dub. More of a slice of life than actual plot. There's also no magic at all despite the fact she's a witch in training. Fav scenes: initial flight to the city; any flight sequences; anytime she's walking through beautiful town; the ungrateful kids receiving their presents (cat doll and herring pie), especially the herring.
Rated 28 Mar 2022
93
88th
English dub – Beautifully wrought version of a tried-and-true coming of age narrative - presents a benign and charming view of the "real" world, full of kind and compassionate characters, where the visually inventive animation creates a vivid and strikingly tactile environment for Kiki to explore. Excellent vocal performances (with Hartman’s Jiji sardonically stealing every scene) – and Kiki’s path to maturity and self-acceptance is beautifully and movingly told. A feel-good treat.
Rated 09 Jul 2023
79
89th
I alternated between being bored and deeply moved, with much more of the latter by the end. Kiki's Delivery Service has a healthy dose of Ghibli magic combined with a realism that cuts deep and allows us to relate to Kiki. I find this combination---stories we can all recognise from our own lives together with fantasy---really fascinating and effective. Compared to many other Ghibli films with darker elements, Kiki's Delivery Service has smaller stakes, but this makes it much more personal.
Rated 27 Feb 2020
65
47th
Pretty ordinary. Or pretty and ordinary. Either way, something I'd definitely recommend children, but I would have preferred a little more depth, or something more outlandish (or something that does both, like Spirited Away).
Rated 14 Jul 2014
79
63rd
Cute movie, albeit light on the story. My favorite part was Jiji; awesome character voiced by Phil Hartman, so you can't go wrong there.
Rated 23 Oct 2019
97
92nd
Perhaps not Miyazaki's best, but definitely his most relatable to American audiences. The voice acting is great and the animation, while dated, is whimsical and classic.
Rated 04 Jun 2018
73
58th
Everything happens as expected but who cares? Kiki is so lovely. Miyazaki makes me feel happy, again.
Rated 04 Jan 2024
75
71st
Not one of Miyazaki's best, but certainly a feel-good movie that has a simple plot of a girl finding friends and a meaning in a new place. Just really cute and nice all-around, there's not really any conflict between characters to speak of, so I figure it works for when you just want to relax and watch something endearing. Kiki's cat is the best, though.
Rated 26 Feb 2024
90
93rd
I know I'm always in for a special time with Ghibli. The colors and animation are nothing short of perfect, but Kiki's really stands out to me in that it's probably the movie where I felt like I was there with the characters the most. Everyone felt so alive, I caught myself laughing in the same way you laugh at inside jokes from your own family. I'll be sure to hug those close to me more.
Rated 15 Oct 2008
80
34th
Adorable but pretty simple.
Rated 07 Sep 2015
91
95th
Beautiful coming of age tale with a nice mix of wonder and magic to enhance the excitement without taking away the relatability of the emotional content.
Rated 10 Dec 2012
70
26th
Desenho bem divertido, mas não houve como evitar uma comparação com os outros desenhos do Miyazaki e esse foi o que eu menos gostei até agora. Ainda assim vale a pena ser assistido, principalmente pelo público mais jovem, eu acho.
Rated 31 Mar 2024
75
74th
Rated 11 Aug 2009
69
46th
Technical execution is once again pretty much flawless with beautiful artwork and a working score, but the story is quite bland and leaves much to hope for. Could've used some spirits too.
Rated 15 Sep 2019
90
96th
Warm hug from a loved one in movie form.
Rated 30 Mar 2024
100
98th
Rated 15 Aug 2022
96
93rd
A lil' baby witch just doing what she do
Rated 30 Mar 2024
86
51st
Rated 08 Mar 2022
80
48th
i watched this on the wrong side of a projector screen, so it was about a witch who puts a boy into a airship before it takes off, then flies around taking packages from people.
Rated 22 Dec 2007
80
77th
Magic tale on growing up and learning to trust yourself. It may sound corny, but the film really isn't at all. It's simply heartwarming.
Rated 23 Apr 2020
92
87th
Thoroughly pleasant
Rated 20 Aug 2009
84
68th
Another great animated film by the master Miyazaki. Kiki takes the viewer on a magical journey, and I am so happy to come along for the ride. Great and wonderful film. For children and adult.s

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