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is a 1989 Japanese animated fantasy film written, produced, and directed by Hayao Miyazaki, and is based on the 1985 novel of the same name by Eiko Kadono. It was animated by Studio Ghibli for Tokuma Shoten, Yamato Transport (which licensed the trademark for the film) and the Nippon Television Network. The Japanese version stars the voices of Minami Takayama, Rei Sakuma and Kappei Yamaguchi, while the 1998 English dub stars the voices of Kirsten Dunst, Phil Hartman, and Matthew Lawrence. The story follows Kiki, a young witch who moves to the port city of Koriko in order to learn to be independent. While in the city, she meets Osono, who offers to let her stay in her bakery and earn a living by starting a flying courier service. She also interacts with the various citizens of Koriko, which includes a boy named Tombo.
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1989 · 1h 43m · Animation · Family · Fantasy
TMDB 7.8/10 (4,661 votes)
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.
Directed by Hayao Miyazaki
Box office $4M worldwide
Family reviews:Plugged In ↗Common Sense Media ↗Dove ↗Movieguide ↗
Minami Takayamaas Kiki / Ursula (voice)
Rei Sakumaas Jiji (voice)
Kappei Yamaguchias Tombo (voice)
Keiko Todaas Osono (voice)MMieko Nobusawaas Kokiri (voice)KKoichi Miuraas Okino (voice)
Haruko Katōas Old Lady (voice)HHiroko Sekias Bertha (voice)
Yuriko Fuchizakias Ketto (voice)
Koichi Yamaderaas Bakery Worker / Policeman (voice)
Kikuko Inoueas Maki (voice)
Yuko Kobayashias Young Senpai Witch (voice)
Mika Doias Ketto's Mother (voice)
Takaya Hashias Ketto's Father (voice)