Princess Mononoke

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Princess Mononoke

PG-13

In Theaters Sep 26

2h 13m

Adventure

Fantasy

Anime

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A prince becomes involved in the struggle between a forest princess and the encroachment of mechanization.

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

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Hayao Miyazaki

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Alireza Hatamvand

FILMINK (Australia)

Oct 3

17/20

... one of Miyazaki’s highest peaks.

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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.

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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.

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Tom

Jan 19

Miyazaki masterpiece

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Diego V

Nov 25

First time seeing it and in IMAX made it 10x better

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Natonnie

Oct 25

All time classic meant to be seen in theaters

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Ellana G

Aug 23

One of my all time favorite movies!!! Finally got to see it on the big screen!

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Joshua K

07/23/2025

It was my first time watching this in theater and it was beautiful

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DTF

07/14/2025

My favorite film in 4K IMAX 🤌🔥

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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)