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Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind

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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 04/01/2013
When mammoth dandelions puff out spores, the sight is as seductive as it is lethal. Go to Full Review
Tasha Robinson AV Club 08/10/2009
Nausica is in some ways a grim and serious film, but it mixes a sweet optimism into its horror-filled lessons. Go to Full Review
Carson Timar ClapperCast 04/06/2025
It is insane to go back to this and see how strong Miyazaki already is with scope, size, and purpose. This is such a big story but it is masterfully controlled and focused. Go to Full Review
Diana Tuova Loud and Clear Reviews 11/12/2024
4.5/5
Beautifully revealing one complex world, Nausicaä is a wondrous, adventure-filled animation with a benevolent core. Go to Full Review
Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review 08/22/2023
4/4
[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. Go to Full Review
Jordan Brooks Vague Visages 08/01/2023
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. Go to Full Review
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Jamal P @RT39995825 5d YO THIS IS PEAK! WATCH NOW! seriously though, this is amazing. See more Skeletal G @skeletal-ghost May 4 It is a film built on really interesting ideas and has an enjoyable and interesting plotline. The storyline can be slightly hard to follow due to there being many different things happening at once - but this doesn't take away from the overall quality of the film considerably. I would still definitely recommend it due to the beauty of the animations and the message the film sends. See more R. F. F @RT36265540 Apr 18 One of my childhood favorites, and I'm not even really into anime. So hauntingly beautiful of a film. See more Joe L @Hoagie1013 Apr 8 Such a fun world that was built. See more Jacob W. @Jacob617 Apr 1 A legendary start to a legendary studio. See more Bret M. @BretM-3 Mar 17 This is a very average but entertaining Studio Ghibli movie. It has beautiful animation (especially for 1984!), and a simple enough story to be entertaining, but not too complex or hard to follow. This feels like a simple enough movie that it could easily get newcomers hooked on Studio Ghibli. It’s something simple and entertaining that appeals to both diehard Studio Ghibli fans, and casual audiences who just want an awesome animated movie. If you’re a Studio Ghibli fan or are interested in giving the studio a try, this is a great movie for you. See more Read all reviews
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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 57m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)