Spirited Away (2001)
Animation, Family, Fantasy
96Kernel Score — Universal Acclaim, 0 reviews
The Kernel take
A Metascore of 96 represents the kind of critical consensus that typically requires either a monumental budget or a cultural phenomenon—Spirited Away managed both on just $19M, parlaying universal acclaim into nearly $275M worldwide.
Director track record: Hayao Miyazaki
Spirited Away (96) sits well above Hayao Miyazaki's own 82.5-point average across 10 scored films — his best-reviewed work to date, surpassing even The Boy and the Heron (91) in critical esteem.
Lead track record: Rumi Hiiragi
Spirited Away (96) sits well above Rumi Hiiragi's own 78.5-point average across 2 scored films — her best-reviewed work to date, surpassing even Ponyo (86) in critical esteem.
Box office
Budget $19M · Box office $274.9M