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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Alan French

Sunshine State Cineplex

Even for Miyazaki, few works reach the perfection of craft like Princess Mononoke. The 4K restoration for IMAX allows the visual and auditory artistry to shine.

Rated: 10/10

Mar 30, 2025

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Jack Walters

Loud and Clear Reviews

"Blending gorgeous visuals with a tender and topical narrative that speaks to the soul, Princess Mononoke is one of Ghibli’s most important films yet."

Rated: 4/5

Jan 18, 2025

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Ian Kane

Epoch Times

...a refreshing take on the tired man versus nature genre, and it also sheds light on ancient Japanese folklore, religion, and history.

Rated: 4/5

Dec 31, 2023

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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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Matthew M

Original format made seeing this treasure an experience. IMAX experience worth seeing this majestic endeavor again, and again.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/20/25

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Jackson

IMAX was a beautiful addition to an already beautiful Movie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/14/25

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Hector B

Classic Japanese Anime. Better than most of the ones that are coming out nowadays.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/14/25

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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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