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Mulan

Play trailer 1:20 Poster for Mulan G 1998 1h 27m Kids & Family Musical Animation Play Trailer Watchlist
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Fearful that her ailing father will be drafted into the Chinese military, Mulan (Ming-Na Wen) takes his spot -- though, as a girl living under a patriarchal regime, she is technically unqualified to serve. She cleverly impersonates a man and goes off to train with fellow recruits. Accompanied by her dragon, Mushu (Eddie Murphy), she uses her smarts to help ward off a Hun invasion, falling in love with a dashing captain along the way.
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Critics Consensus

Exploring themes of family duty and honor, Mulan breaks new ground as a Disney film while still bringing vibrant animation and sprightly characters to the screen.

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Desmond Ryan Philadelphia Inquirer 12/20/2024
4/4
Mulan marks a sumptuous return to top form, and it can stand comparison with anything done in the classic era of Disney animation. Back then, Snow White dreamed that some day her prince would come. Today, the prince would not find Mulan waiting for him. Go to Full Review Jeff Strickler Minneapolis Star Tribune 12/20/2024
4.5/5
The color palette is stunning, the attention to detail exquisite and the merger of computer-animated epic scenes with intricate, hand-drawn passages is seamless. Go to Full Review Jami Bernard New York Daily News 12/20/2024
4/4
It features exquisite, silky backgrounds and enough action, romance and silly stuff for all ages and genders. Go to Full Review Donald Munro Fresno Bee 12/20/2024
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Mulan is beautiful. It soars, laughs and cries. It's as delicate as a late-blooming cherry blossom and as solid as the Great Wall of China. Go to Full Review Dennis King Tulsa World 12/20/2024
4/4
This lovely, energetic and painterly film, based on an ages-old Chinese legend about a young warrior heroine, is one that achieves a nearly perfect blending of elements -- adventure, romance, comedy, music and art -- that define the genre. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Ash P @AshParth 4d With that said, I still enjoyed this movie as an adult as I had as a kid. Sure, my thoughts were different due to age. Except it doesn't matter much since I still enjoyed this movie for how it was choreographed, animated, and acted. Is it up there as my top six? No. Still, it is in the top twelve if I were to rank my favorite Disney original movies. It is an appropriate movie to show that even women could do what men could do, especially with what the time period was like back then. That's coming from a man like myself, by the way. I will be giving the legend of Fa Mulan eight Mulan sitting on top of the column with pride after retrieving the arrow that was struck up top out of ten. 8/10. See more Sarah S. @Braxton188 Dec 5 Just because I’m a girl, DOESN’T mean I can’t China! See more Hayl E Nov 27 The best Disney film imo. Has brilliant comedy, addictive memorable songs, stunning cinematography, a great storyline with emotional scenes. The art direction is unforgettable and recognisable. Mulan is a loveable and meaningful Disney princess. See more Mads G Nov 9 One of the best disney movies ever See more Natasha R Oct 1 Mulan is a beautiful masterpiece. As a child raised in the United States, Mulan was one of my first introductions to China. Now, as an adult living in China, I can say that some of the details they have captured are incredible. They background art of this movie is a lovely nod to traditional Chinese artwork. The idea of honor and respect fun deep here in China. Details aside, Mulan is a beautiful inspiration. Teaching us to do what is right, not just what is expected of us. The music is beautiful, catchy songs paired with superb animation. 10 out of 10! See more Tommy C Oct 1 It was an entertaining movie with a good storyline & had a moral lesson too. One of the last classic Disney animated films to be released ✨️... See more Read all reviews
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Barry Cook

Director

Tony Bancroft

Director

Ming-Na Wen

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Eddie Murphy

Mushu

BD Wong

Shang

Miguel Ferrer

Shan-Yu

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Synopsis Fearful that her ailing father will be drafted into the Chinese military, Mulan (Ming-Na Wen) takes his spot -- though, as a girl living under a patriarchal regime, she is technically unqualified to serve. She cleverly impersonates a man and goes off to train with fellow recruits. Accompanied by her dragon, Mushu (Eddie Murphy), she uses her smarts to help ward off a Hun invasion, falling in love with a dashing captain along the way.
Director
Barry Cook, Tony Bancroft
Producer
Pam Coats
Screenwriter
Rita Hsiao, Christopher Sanders, Philip LaZebnik, Raymond Singer, Eugenia Bostwick-Singer
Distributor
Buena Vista Pictures
Production Co
Walt Disney Pictures, Walt Disney Animation
Rating
G
Genre
Kids & Family, Musical, Animation
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jun 19, 1998, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 1, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA)
$120.6M
Runtime
1h 27m
Sound Mix
Surround
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