--- product_id: 19300301 title: "When Marnie Was There (DVD)" price: "170 kr" currency: ISK in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.is/products/19300301-when-marnie-was-there-dvd store_origin: IS region: Iceland --- # When Marnie Was There (DVD) **Price:** 170 kr **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** When Marnie Was There (DVD) - **How much does it cost?** 170 kr with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.is](https://www.desertcart.is/products/19300301-when-marnie-was-there-dvd) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Sent from her foster home in the city one summer to a sleepy town by the sea in Hokkaido, Anna dreams her days away among the marshes. She believes she’s outside the invisible magic circle to which most people belong – and shuts herself off from everyone around her. Anna never expected to meet a friend like Marnie, who does not judge Anna for being just what she is. But no sooner has Anna learned the loveliness of friendship than she begins to wonder about her newfound friend… Review: A Truly Beautiful Film - When Marnie Was There is an excellent film, and it has one of the best portrayals of anxiety and depression I've ever seen in a movie. The only problem with this is that early in the movie, Anna's actions had me disliking her after she insulted a character out of the blue that was seeking her friendship (in a slightly annoying way). However, I have friends and family with depression/anxiety, and I've seen them say and do horrible things with no regards for the feelings of others, even if they would never do that on a normal day. Like all Ghibli films, the animation is superb, but there are parts of it that are slightly different in this film, especially the colors and some of the extra details. The story is interesting, in that like other films from the studio, if it had been made in America it might have been a horror movie, but since their culture has a different view on spirits it's instead a beautiful story of love and friendship. I don't want to say too much to avoid spoilers, but the climax and ending to the film is perfect, it was so amazing that I couldn't help crying uncontrollably, something I hardly ever do. To put it simply, I loved this movie, and I'd highly recommend this to everyone of all ages and inclinations. With this being the first Studio Ghibli film without its creators (Miyazaki especially) but the amazing quality and originality of When Marnie Was There gives me hope that there might be more excellent films from them in the future. Review: A mysterious and beautiful story - I have always loved Studio Ghibli films and the fabulous and artistically stunning work of Hayao Miyazaki. I'm a huge fan of Spirited Away, Kiki's Delivery Service, The Secret World of Arrietty, and Howl's Moving Castle. This movie definitely does not disappoint and follows along the same path as the movies before it. While being animated, I wouldn't really recommend getting this for a very young child to watch. The story line is just too advanced with more adult related concepts than children related. However, my 10 year old nephew had no problem following the story and being engrossed in the tale it told. The movie is about a young girl (Anna) who suffers from perpetual shy-ness and a general displeasure of being close to other people. A lot of which has to do with her past. During the movie you follow the life of Anna, who leaves to spend the summer in the country to get fresh air and hopefully help deal with/get over her aversion to being around other people. While there she discovers a beautiful mansion at the edge of a marsh with an air of mystery and magic around it. Some times when Anna visits the mansion it's grand and vivacious and other times it's dilapidated and abandoned and Anna can't seem to figure out what's happening. It's there that Anna meets Marnie, a mysterious young girl with a big secret. The film takes you through the summer of Anna and Marnie and all the wonderful things they learn, discover and get through together. Stunning artwork, beautifully composed and an amazing and heartfelt story. I would definitely recommend this film to others. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Contributor | Ava Acres, Catherine O'Hara, David Freedman, Ellen Burstyn, Geena Davis, Geoffrey Wexler, Grey Griffin, Hailee Steinfeld, Hiromasa Yonebayashi, Jamie Simone, John C. Reilly, Kathy Bates, Keiko Niwa, Kiernan Shipka, Masashi Ando, Raini Rodriguez, Vanessa L. Williams, Yoshiaki Nishimura Contributor Ava Acres, Catherine O'Hara, David Freedman, Ellen Burstyn, Geena Davis, Geoffrey Wexler, Grey Griffin, Hailee Steinfeld, Hiromasa Yonebayashi, Jamie Simone, John C. Reilly, Kathy Bates, Keiko Niwa, Kiernan Shipka, Masashi Ando, Raini Rodriguez, Vanessa L. Williams, Yoshiaki Nishimura See more | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 3,282 Reviews | | Format | Animated, Color, NTSC, Widescreen | | Genre | Animation, Anime & Manga, Art House & International, Blu-ray Movie, DVD Movie, Drama, GKIDS, Kids & Family, Omoide no Mânî, Studio Ghibli Genre Animation, Anime & Manga, Art House & International, Blu-ray Movie, DVD Movie, Drama, GKIDS, Kids & Family, Omoide no Mânî, Studio Ghibli See more | | Language | English, French, Japanese | | Runtime | 1 hour and 43 minutes | ## Product Details - **Format:** Animated, Color, NTSC, Widescreen - **Language:** English, French, Japanese - **Runtime:** 1 hour and 43 minutes ## Images ![When Marnie Was There (DVD) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71Y25X0PrpL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Truly Beautiful Film *by B***Z on January 4, 2016* When Marnie Was There is an excellent film, and it has one of the best portrayals of anxiety and depression I've ever seen in a movie. The only problem with this is that early in the movie, Anna's actions had me disliking her after she insulted a character out of the blue that was seeking her friendship (in a slightly annoying way). However, I have friends and family with depression/anxiety, and I've seen them say and do horrible things with no regards for the feelings of others, even if they would never do that on a normal day. Like all Ghibli films, the animation is superb, but there are parts of it that are slightly different in this film, especially the colors and some of the extra details. The story is interesting, in that like other films from the studio, if it had been made in America it might have been a horror movie, but since their culture has a different view on spirits it's instead a beautiful story of love and friendship. I don't want to say too much to avoid spoilers, but the climax and ending to the film is perfect, it was so amazing that I couldn't help crying uncontrollably, something I hardly ever do. To put it simply, I loved this movie, and I'd highly recommend this to everyone of all ages and inclinations. With this being the first Studio Ghibli film without its creators (Miyazaki especially) but the amazing quality and originality of When Marnie Was There gives me hope that there might be more excellent films from them in the future. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A mysterious and beautiful story *by A***. on July 23, 2016* I have always loved Studio Ghibli films and the fabulous and artistically stunning work of Hayao Miyazaki. I'm a huge fan of Spirited Away, Kiki's Delivery Service, The Secret World of Arrietty, and Howl's Moving Castle. This movie definitely does not disappoint and follows along the same path as the movies before it. While being animated, I wouldn't really recommend getting this for a very young child to watch. The story line is just too advanced with more adult related concepts than children related. However, my 10 year old nephew had no problem following the story and being engrossed in the tale it told. The movie is about a young girl (Anna) who suffers from perpetual shy-ness and a general displeasure of being close to other people. A lot of which has to do with her past. During the movie you follow the life of Anna, who leaves to spend the summer in the country to get fresh air and hopefully help deal with/get over her aversion to being around other people. While there she discovers a beautiful mansion at the edge of a marsh with an air of mystery and magic around it. Some times when Anna visits the mansion it's grand and vivacious and other times it's dilapidated and abandoned and Anna can't seem to figure out what's happening. It's there that Anna meets Marnie, a mysterious young girl with a big secret. The film takes you through the summer of Anna and Marnie and all the wonderful things they learn, discover and get through together. Stunning artwork, beautifully composed and an amazing and heartfelt story. I would definitely recommend this film to others. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great film *by K***Z on April 16, 2026* One of my all time favorite ghibli films, glad to be able to own the bluray and disc. Would recommend this movie ## Frequently Bought Together - When Marnie Was There (DVD) - The Wind Rises [DVD] - The Secret World of Arrietty [DVD] --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.is/products/19300301-when-marnie-was-there-dvd](https://www.desertcart.is/products/19300301-when-marnie-was-there-dvd) --- *Product available on Desertcart Iceland* *Store origin: IS* *Last updated: 2026-07-07*