--- product_id: 47929797 title: "When Marnie Was There [DVD]" price: "£28.76" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 11 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/47929797-when-marnie-was-there-dvd store_origin: GB region: Great Britain --- # When Marnie Was There [DVD] **Price:** £28.76 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** When Marnie Was There [DVD] - **How much does it cost?** £28.76 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/47929797-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 From Oscar-winning animation house Studio Ghibli (Spirited Away, Arrietty, The Tale of Princess Kaguya) comes the powerful and truly touching tale When Marnie Was There. This beautiful story about true friendship is based on the beloved young adult novel of the same name by Joan G. Robinson. Review: Magical, moving story that will engross you. I kid you not. - There has been so many glowing reviews of this film that there is very little I can add to it, except to back up that it is a truly wonderful film. The story is intriguing and interesting; a misfit teenage girl, adopted and rebellious against everyone, is lovingly sent to her adopted mothers relatives to spend a summer holiday in the hope it may help mend her melancholy state. It is there that the journey begins of how the teenage protagonist finds understanding of her world and of others and of herself. In simple terms, any film has two components: a visual part and audio part. The animation is superb; beautiful renditions of scenes that are both life like caricatures and conveying of mood. The actors are superb, their voices perfectly match their characters and deliver performances that are totally engaging and fit perfectly into the story and film. Whilst younger viewers may not see the subtleties of the story they will be engrossed by the wonderful, colourful animation that conveys oodles of emotion along the way, plus the intrigue of the solitary house and mysterious inhabitants including Marnie herself. Adults will appreciate all these things plus latch on to the empathy conveyed for the main protagonists and those around them and all the events they shared. It is a wonderful production; the characters look and move in a manner matching their personalities and roles, the landscapes encapsulate the mood of the story setting, the animation is sumptuous and a joy to look at; topping it off are the voices of the actors which convey perfectly their characters. The sound is wonderful, with incidental effects such as rain footsteps, etc. all deliciously conveyed and a pleasure to listen to; just listening to this DVD is itself an engaging experience that captivates the listener. Dont hesitate to see this wonderful heart wrenching and uplifting film; you wont regret it. Review: Really good film - Really good film ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B01GJEUKUK | | Best Sellers Rank | 12,451 in DVD & Blu-ray ( See Top 100 in DVD & Blu-ray ) 845 in Animation (DVD & Blu-ray) | | Customer reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (2,395) | | Director | Hiromasa Yonebayashi | | Is discontinued by manufacturer | No | | Language | English | | Manufacturer reference | OPTD2927 | | Media Format | DVD Single, PAL | | Number of discs | 1 | | Producers | Geoffrey Wexler, Yoshiaki Nishimura | | Product Dimensions | 13.5 x 1.5 x 19 cm; 80 g | | Rated | Universal, suitable for all | | Release date | 3 Oct. 2016 | | Run time | 1 hour and 43 minutes | | Studio | Studiocanal | | Subtitles: | English | | Writers | David Freeman, Hiromasa Yonebayashi, Keiko Niwa, Masashi Ando | ## Product Details - **Format:** DVD Single, PAL - **Genre:** ANIMATION/ADVENTURE - **Language:** English - **Runtime:** 1 hour and 43 minutes ## Images ![When Marnie Was There [DVD] - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91Sruo1eOpL.jpg) ![When Marnie Was There [DVD] - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/814rgj2jJyL.jpg) ![When Marnie Was There [DVD] - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81ecgt4VrXL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Magical, moving story that will engross you. I kid you not. *by F***Z on 15 September 2018* There has been so many glowing reviews of this film that there is very little I can add to it, except to back up that it is a truly wonderful film. The story is intriguing and interesting; a misfit teenage girl, adopted and rebellious against everyone, is lovingly sent to her adopted mothers relatives to spend a summer holiday in the hope it may help mend her melancholy state. It is there that the journey begins of how the teenage protagonist finds understanding of her world and of others and of herself. In simple terms, any film has two components: a visual part and audio part. The animation is superb; beautiful renditions of scenes that are both life like caricatures and conveying of mood. The actors are superb, their voices perfectly match their characters and deliver performances that are totally engaging and fit perfectly into the story and film. Whilst younger viewers may not see the subtleties of the story they will be engrossed by the wonderful, colourful animation that conveys oodles of emotion along the way, plus the intrigue of the solitary house and mysterious inhabitants including Marnie herself. Adults will appreciate all these things plus latch on to the empathy conveyed for the main protagonists and those around them and all the events they shared. It is a wonderful production; the characters look and move in a manner matching their personalities and roles, the landscapes encapsulate the mood of the story setting, the animation is sumptuous and a joy to look at; topping it off are the voices of the actors which convey perfectly their characters. The sound is wonderful, with incidental effects such as rain footsteps, etc. all deliciously conveyed and a pleasure to listen to; just listening to this DVD is itself an engaging experience that captivates the listener. Dont hesitate to see this wonderful heart wrenching and uplifting film; you wont regret it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Really good film *by A***R on 12 January 2026* Really good film ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Heartwarming and Visually Stunning *by K***B on 12 June 2016* To start, I was sick of waiting for the UK release......so I ordered the blu ray. To clarify, the blu ray is Region A locked. However I recently bought an american blu ray player for reasons such as this so I had the fortunate of playing it (also ordered The Boy and the Beast and was about to order Only Yesterday but found out its being re-released with the dub in august so I am willing to wait). Also comes with a Region 1 locked DVD as well. Anyway, the film itselt is a very heartwarming story, and has a main character that can be relatable. I mean, everyone wants to feel like they are loved right? She has asthma and due to this, she is sent away for the summer with relatives of her foster parents in a seaside town where the air is better for her. She tries fitting in but doesnt feel like she belongs. Then she ends up meeting a strange girl at this abandoned marsh house, and quickly befriends her. However she only appears near the house around the evening. It is a lovely story, and really tugs at your heartstrings. There is even a twist near the end which surprised me, and made me smile and cry at the same time. Once again (and as far as we know the last time) Studio Ghibli has made something amazing! I really hope though that I can see more from them in the future though.... --- ## 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.co.uk/products/47929797-when-marnie-was-there-dvd](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/47929797-when-marnie-was-there-dvd) --- *Product available on Desertcart Great Britain* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-04-23*