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Princess Mononoke

Play trailer 1:28 Poster for Princess Mononoke PG-13 In Theaters Sep 26 2h 13m Adventure Fantasy Anime Play Trailer Watchlist
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A prince becomes involved in the struggle between a forest princess and the encroachment of mechanization.
Princess Mononoke

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Critics Consensus

With its epic story and breathtaking visuals, Princess Mononoke is a landmark in the world of animation.

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Cast & Crew

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Hayao Miyazaki

Director

Claire Danes

San

Billy Bob Thornton

Jigo

Gillian Anderson

Moro

Billy Crudup

Ashitaka

Minnie Driver

Lady Eboshi

Critics Reviews

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Jack Mathews New York Daily News 12/07/2014
2.5/4
Done mostly in the style of hand-painted classic animation, with occasional digital assists, "Princess Mononoke is indeed a thing of beauty and imagination. Go to Full Review David Denby The New Yorker 11/27/2013
This handsome, beautifully designed Japanese animated film has the size -- though not the clarity -- of a great Japanese film epic. Go to Full Review Stephen Hunter Washington Post 11/27/2013
Miyazaki's hordes of animators haven't penetrated beyond the skin; the moving creatures feel inarticulate and jerky, almost weightless, particularly when played against painterly background mattes. Go to Full Review Alireza Hatamvand FILMINK (Australia) Oct 3
17/20
... one of Miyazaki’s highest peaks. Go to Full Review Gavin Spoors FILMHOUNDS Magazine Aug 20
5/5
Whether you're a seasoned Ghibli fan or have never seen this classic before, seeing Princess Mononoke on the big screen is a must. Go to Full Review Katie Smith-Wong Flick Feast Aug 19
5/5
133 minutes of rich animation...a testament to Miyazaki’s craft as both storyteller and animator, creating not only one of Studio Ghibli’s greatest works but one of the greatest animated films of all time. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Tom Jan 19 Miyazaki masterpiece See more Diego V Nov 25 First time seeing it and in IMAX made it 10x better See more Natonnie Oct 25 All time classic meant to be seen in theaters See more Ellana G Aug 23 One of my all time favorite movies!!! Finally got to see it on the big screen! See more Joshua K Jul 23 It was my first time watching this in theater and it was beautiful See more DTF Jul 14 My favorite film in 4K IMAX 🤌🔥 See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis A prince becomes involved in the struggle between a forest princess and the encroachment of mechanization.
Director
Hayao Miyazaki
Producer
Toshio Suzuki
Screenwriter
Neil Gaiman, Hayao Miyazaki
Distributor
Miramax Films
Production Co
Dentsu, Nippon Herald Films, Studio Ghibli
Rating
PG-13 (Images of Violence and Gore)
Genre
Adventure, Fantasy, Anime
Original Language
Japanese
Release Date (Theaters)
Jul 12, 1997, Original
Rerelease Date (Theaters)
Sep 26, 2026
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 16, 2019
Runtime
2h 13m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital, Dolby A, Dolby SR
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)