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Key Information
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| Directors: |
Hayao Miyazaki |
| Genre: |
Childrens |
| Subgenre: |
Animated · Comedy |
| MPAA Rating: |
G (MPAA) |
| Available Formats: |
VHS: Widescreen |
| UPC: |
786936090772 |
| Release Date: |
1989 |
| Running Time: |
1hr 43min |
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Languages
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| Original Language: |
Japanese |
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DVD Editions
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Format: DVD, 1hr 45min
Release Company: Buena Vista Home Entertainment (April 15, 2003)
UPC: 786936175226 |
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VHS Editions
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Format: VHS: Subtitled, Widescreen, 1hr 43min
Release Company: Buena Vista Home Entertainment (September 29, 1998)
UPC: 786936090772 |
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Credits
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| Screenwriter: |
Hayao Miyazaki |
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Professional Reviews
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(04/17/2003, p.C25, Susan King): "..A delightful story of a 13-year-old witch..." |
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Quotes from the Movie
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"Without even thinking about it, I used to be able to fly. Now I'm trying to look inside myself to find out how I did it. But I just can't figure it out."--Kiki to Ursula
"We fly with our spirit."--Kiki to Ursula |
| More Information |
| Details: |
Set in a time when airships still ruled the skies and World War II never happened, KIKI'S DELIVERY SERVICE is a coming-of-age tale that explores the difficulties of being a young witch. On her thirteenth birthday, budding witch Kiki is in a hurry to leave her family and establish her independence. With only her talking pet cat as a companion, Kiki is attracted to the bright lights of a beautiful port city, but finds that making friends is not easy. Using her skill at riding a broom to start an express delivery service, Kiki quickly discovers that she cannot take her unique abilities for granted. The film is based on the book MAJO NO TAKKYUBIN by Eiko Kadono, a Japanese writer of children's books; the title literally means "Witch's Special Express Delivery." Like Miyazaki's MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO, KIKI is languidly paced--the better to appreciate the level of detail of the film's animation. KIKI differs from the typical "witch" film, like THE CRAFT: Kiki's abilities serve not as a symbol for evil or for ultim... |
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