The Secret World of Arrietty (2010)
Kernel Score: 87% · 3,097 ratings · Rated G
Genres: Fantasy, Animation, Family
Released: 2010-07-16
Runtime: 94 minutes
Is The Secret World of Arrietty worth watching?
Worth watching. A gentle Studio Ghibli-linked story about a tiny girl whose family secretly lives under a house floor. It's quiet, pretty and sweet rather than exciting, which suits younger viewers and anyone who enjoys small-scale wonder.
Watch it if you
- like gentle, beautiful animation
- want a calm film for children
Skip it if you
- want action and fast jokes
- find slow pacing dull
Best for: Family movie night
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch The Secret World of Arrietty
- Stream: HBO Max
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
14-year-old Arrietty and the rest of the Clock family live in peaceful anonymity as they make their own home from items "borrowed" from the house's human inhabitants. However, life changes for the Clocks when a human boy discovers Arrietty.
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- Kiki's Delivery Service (1989) — 89%: Gentle Ghibli story of a girl finding her place
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- Spirited Away (2001) — 96%: Ghibli's richest fantasy adventure
- Castle in the Sky (1986) — 93%: Ghibli adventure with gentle wonder and floating wonders
- Song of the Sea (2014) — 90%: Lovely hand-drawn tale of magic and family
- Wolf Children (2012) — 89%: Tender animated story about family and growing up
Director
Cast
- Mirai Shida as Arrietty (voice)
- Ryunosuke Kamiki as Shou (voice)
- Tomokazu Miura as Pod (voice)
- Keiko Takeshita as Sadako Maki (voice)
- Kirin Kiki as Haru (voice)
- Shinobu Otake as Homily (voice)
- Tatsuya Fujiwara as Spiller (voice)
- Shin'ichi Hatori as Postman (voice)
The Secret World of Arrietty FAQ
Is The Secret World of Arrietty worth watching?
Worth watching. A gentle Studio Ghibli-linked story about a tiny girl whose family secretly lives under a house floor. It's quiet, pretty and sweet rather than exciting, which suits younger viewers and anyone who enjoys small-scale wonder.
Where can I watch The Secret World of Arrietty?
In the US you can stream The Secret World of Arrietty on HBO Max and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
What is The Secret World of Arrietty rated?
The Secret World of Arrietty is rated G.
What movies are like The Secret World of Arrietty?
If you liked The Secret World of Arrietty, try Kiki's Delivery Service, When Marnie Was There, Spirited Away and Castle in the Sky.