Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind

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Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind

PG

Released Jun 13, 1985

1h 58m

Fantasy

Anime

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Far in the future, after an apocalyptic conflict has devastated much of the world's ecosystem, the few surviving humans live in scattered semi-hospitable environments within what has become a "toxic jungle." Young Nausicaä lives in the arid Valley of the Wind and can communicate with the massive insects that populate the dangerous jungle. Under the guidance of the pensive veteran warrior, Lord Yupa, Nausicaä works to bring peace back to the ravaged planet.

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Michael Sragow

The New Yorker

When mammoth dandelions puff out spores, the sight is as seductive as it is lethal.

Apr 1, 2013

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Tasha Robinson

AV Club

Nausica is in some ways a grim and serious film, but it mixes a sweet optimism into its horror-filled lessons.

Aug 10, 2009

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Diana Tuova

Loud and Clear Reviews

Beautifully revealing one complex world, Nausicaä is a wondrous, adventure-filled animation with a benevolent core.

Rated: 4.5/5

Nov 12, 2024

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

[Miyazaki's] Nature-first, humanity-second approach to environmentalism began here…these ideas were never more pure than in their first assembly, gathered by an idealistic young Japanese animator on the verge of changing the medium with his vision.

Rated: 4/4

Aug 22, 2023

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Jordan Brooks

Vague Visages

An adventure that lives in a place outside of time, Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind offers a haggard reflection of humanity’s dark side before proclaiming hopefulness and love the ultimate victor.

Aug 1, 2023

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Its ideas would be better realized in the later Princess Mononoke.

Rated: 2.5/4

Sep 22, 2021

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naim c

Its a phenomenal film

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/12/25

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Francisco C

What can I say, it was such a good film words cannot fully describe the love I’ve felt for this work of art. Absolutely astonishing world building, character development and story line. This movie was decades ahead of its time. Definitely a must see.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/08/25

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A J

Fantastical Studio Ghibli at its best.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

12/07/24

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Idan Charles L

Nausicaa is a perfect girl And this is a perfect movie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/14/24

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Quinn E

perfect movie, 10/10 for writing and especially gorgeous backgrounds

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/20/24

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Liam D

The first ever release from Studio Ghibli. It features beautiful animation and one of the companies greatest protagonists. It also has ideas that would be improved in later films

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

05/28/24

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Shia LaBeouf

Asbel

Alison Lohman

Nausicaä

Patrick Stewart

Lord Yupa

Uma Thurman

Kushana

Chris Sarandon

Kurotowa

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Synopsis

Far in the future, after an apocalyptic conflict has devastated much of the world's ecosystem, the few surviving humans live in scattered semi-hospitable environments within what has become a "toxic jungle." Young Nausicaä lives in the arid Valley of the Wind and can communicate with the massive insects that populate the dangerous jungle. Under the guidance of the pensive veteran warrior, Lord Yupa, Nausicaä works to bring peace back to the ravaged planet.

Director: Hayao Miyazaki
Screenwriter: Hayao Miyazaki, Cindy Davis Hewitt, Donald H. Hewitt
Distributor: New World Pictures
Production Co: Studio Ghibli
Rating: PG (Violence)
Genre: Fantasy, Anime
Original Language: Japanese
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 13, 1985, Original
Rerelease Date (Theaters): May 19, 2024
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 16, 2019
Runtime: 1h 58m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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