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Sen to Chihiro no kamikakushi (2001)
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Overview
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Director:
Writer:
Hayao Miyazaki (written by)
Release Date:
27 July 2001 (Japan)
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Tagline:
(The tunnel led Chihiro to a mysterious town,,,)
Plot:
In the middle of her family's move to the suburbs, a sullen 10-year-old girl wanders into a world ruled by gods, witches, and monsters; where humans are changed into animals; and a bathhouse for these creatures. full summary | add synopsis
Awards:
Won Oscar.
Another 35 wins
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19 nominations
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NewsDesk:
(109 articles)
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User Comments:
Better in the Original Japanese Soundtrack
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Rumi Hîragi | ... | Chihiro / Sen (voice: Japanese version) | |
| Miyu Irino | ... | Haku (voice: Japanese version) | |
| Mari Natsuki | ... | Yubaba / Zeniba (voice: Japanese version) | |
| Takashi Naitô | ... | Chihiro no otôsan (voice: Japanese version) | |
| Yasuko Sawaguchi | ... | Chihiro no okâsan (voice: Japanese version) | |
| Tatsuya Gashuin | ... | Aogaeru, Assistant Manager (voice: Japanese version) | |
| Ryûnosuke Kamiki | ... | Bô (voice: Japanese version) | |
| Yumi Tamai | ... | Rin (voice: Japanese version) | |
| Yô Ôizumi | ... | Bandai-gaeru (voice: Japanese version) | |
| Koba Hayashi | ... | Kawa no Kami (voice: Japanese version) | |
| Tsunehiko Kamijô | ... | Chichiyaku (voice: Japanese version) | |
| Takehiko Ono | ... | Aniyaku (voice: Japanese version) | |
| Bunta Sugawara | ... | Kamajî (voice: Japanese version) | |
| Noriko Kitou | ... | Additional Voices (voice: Japanese version) | |
| Shiro Saito | ... | Additional Voices (voice: Japanese version) |
Additional Details
Also Known As:
Miyazaki's Spirited Away (International: English title) (USA) (poster title)
Spirited Away (UK) (USA)
Sen (Japan) (informal short title)
Sen and the Mysterious Disappearance of Chihiro
The Spiriting Away of Sen and Chihiro (informal literal English title)
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Spirited Away (UK) (USA)
Sen (Japan) (informal short title)
Sen and the Mysterious Disappearance of Chihiro
The Spiriting Away of Sen and Chihiro (informal literal English title)
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MPAA:
Rated PG for some scary moments.
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Runtime:
125 min
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Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
DTS-ES |
Dolby Digital EX |
Dolby (English-language version) |
Dolby Digital (English-language version)
Certification:
Netherlands:6 |
Argentina:Atp |
Australia:PG |
Austria:0 |
Brazil:Livre |
Canada:G (Quebec) |
Canada:PG (Alberta/British Columbia/Manitoba/Nova Scotia/Ontario) |
Chile:TE |
Denmark:7 |
Finland:K-7 |
France:U |
Germany:o.Al. |
Hong Kong:I |
New Zealand:PG |
Norway:7 |
Portugal:M/6 |
Singapore:PG |
South Korea:All |
Spain:T |
Sweden:7 |
Switzerland:7 (canton of Geneva) |
Switzerland:7 (canton of Vaud) |
UK:PG |
USA:PG
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Fun Stuff
Trivia:
Chihiro's father drives a first-generation Audi A4 sedan.
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Goofs:
Continuity: When Kamajii bangs the wheel to alert the Mushi-balls, a chopstick clearly falls down from the bowls. However, when he is cleaning off the dust only a minute later, there are two chopsticks again.
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Movie Connections:
Spoofed in Mario & Luigi RPG (2003) (VG)
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Soundtrack:
Yoru Kitaru
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FAQ
What are the ages of the characters?What/Who is No-Face?
A NOTE REGARDING SPOILERS
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The art work alone is worthy of the engulfment one experiences when watching the big screen, making me wish I had seen it on the big screen. That is, unless the major release in the US was the English language version.
We ended up renting the DVD and watching it in English. The sound, the voice of Chihiro in particular, grated our ears like nails on a chalk board. After watching it, we played around with the DVD and found the original Japanese soundtrack with English subtitles. Far more subtle and simply put, an AMAZING difference.
So, I would suggest watching it in both languages. English so that you can concentrate on the scenery (with the sound turned down low. Really, the screeching and shouting in English is annoying). Then watch it in Japanese for the color and mood the dialog provides.