Princess Mononoke

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Princess Mononoke

PG-13

Released Jul 12, 1997

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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Jack Mathews

New York Daily News

Done mostly in the style of hand-painted classic animation, with occasional digital assists, "Princess Mononoke is indeed a thing of beauty and imagination.

Rated: 2.5/4

Dec 7, 2014

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David Denby

The New Yorker

This handsome, beautifully designed Japanese animated film has the size -- though not the clarity -- of a great Japanese film epic.

Nov 27, 2013

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Stephen Hunter

Washington Post

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.

Nov 27, 2013

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Gavin Spoors

FILMHOUNDS Magazine

Whether you're a seasoned Ghibli fan or have never seen this classic before, seeing Princess Mononoke on the big screen is a must.

Rated: 5/5

Aug 20, 2025

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Katie Smith-Wong

Flick Feast

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.

Rated: 5/5

Aug 19, 2025

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Eddie Harrison

film-authority.com

…a vibrant, colourful film…Studio Ghibli’s Princess Mononoke still enchants and entertains with its epic medieval narrative, strong female lead and environmentally sound message…

Rated: 4/5

Aug 12, 2025

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Ellana G

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

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/23/25

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Joshua K

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

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/23/25

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DTF

My favorite film in 4K IMAX 🤌🔥

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/14/25

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Joey D

I was disappointed Danny Devito didn’t pop out of one of those trees that fell in IMAX, however no notes besides that, and it was excellent. I also really appreciated the nods to/cameos of the South Carolina fires, as they got the color right and everything for the smoke I’ve been seeing lately! There is also a “run Forrest, RUN” moment when Ashitaka is running in a literal forest that was riveting!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/09/25

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Daniel

The best of the best studio ghibli hands down

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/16/25

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Andrew C

I loved it! I hope they do more in IMAX!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/16/25

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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): Mar 26, 2025
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 16, 2019
Runtime: 2h 13m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital, Dolby A, Dolby SR
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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