Now Remastered in 4K
WHISPER OF THE HEART and THE SECRET WORLD OF ARRIETTY from globally celebrated animation house Studio Ghibli will make their debuts, now remastered in 4K, exclusively in IMAX theatres in the US and Canada on April 21 and May 19, respectively. Following last month’s announcement of Kiki’s Delivery Service IMAX screenings, GKIDS continues its collaboration with IMAX to bring newly remastered 4K Studio Ghibli titles to North American audiences. Tickets are now on sale for both beloved classics, with showings in both the original Japanese language with subtitles and English language dubbed versions
THE SECRET WORLD OF ARRIETTY (2010) is a gorgeous and adventure-filled adaptation of Mary Norton’s The Borrowers, one of the most beloved children’s books of all time, directed by Academy AwardⓇ-nominee Hiromasa Yonebayashi based on a screenplay by Hayao Miyazaki, who also worked on project planning for the film, and Keiko Niwa. Tickets are on sale now for its IMAX debut on May 19.
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Synopsis
From the creators of Spirited Away and Ponyo, and Academy Award®-nominated director Hiromasa Yonebayashi, comes a gorgeous and adventure-filled adaptation of The Borrowers, one of the most beloved children’s books of all time.
In a secret world hidden beneath the floorboards, tiny people called Borrowers live out of sight of humans. But when brave Arrietty is out gathering supplies, she is discovered by Shawn, a human boy, and they begin to form a friendship that blossoms into a heartwarming adventure. This sumptuously animated and heartwarming story features the voices of Bridgit Mendler, David Henrie, Amy Poehler, Will Arnett, Moises Arias and Carol Burnett.
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On Demand
Blu-ray™ / DVD
Bonus Features
- Exclusive Booklet**
- Feature-Length Storyboards**
- Interview with Hiromasa Yonebayashi**
- Interview with Hayao Miyazaki**
- Music Video
- Original Theatrical Trailers
**Blu-ray only
Disc Specifications
- Run-time
- 95 min
- Aspect Ratio
- 1.85:1
- Release Date
- November 21, 2017
June 22, 2021 (Steelbook) - Audio
- English, French, Japanese
- Region
- A/1
- Rating
- G
- Production Date
- 2010
- Subtitles
- English, English SDH, French