# Kiki's Delivery Service (1989)

> A resourceful young witch launches a flying delivery service in a seaside town while learning how independence, friendship, and confidence take shape.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/10141

## Facts

- Runtime: 103 min
- Genres: Animation, Family, Fantasy
- Director: Hayao Miyazaki
- Cast: Minami Takayama, Rei Sakuma, Kappei Yamaguchi, Keiko Toda, Mieko Nobusawa, Koichi Miura, Haruko Katō, Hiroko Seki
- TMDB rating: 7.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0097814/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: whimsical, warm, comforting, family movie night, cozy afternoon

## Synopsis

A young witch embarks on a whimsical adventure of self-discovery and friendship in a charming seaside town.

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