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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Cooper

soooooo good absolutely loved the vibes and the music, im literally one of those little white creatures

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/13/25

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Wolf Boy

One of my favorite movies of all time. Timeless.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/13/25

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Heiseigoji

Amazing. One of the greatest animated films ever

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/12/25

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Zyrus C

Classic move, I'm only now seeing for the first time at 50 years old, LOL. Stunning soundtrack and I love the sound design too.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/10/25

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Chip

Princess Mononoke Was So Good, The seat were comfortable, the popcorn, candy and Icee’s were soooo good! The people around were polite and the workers were helpful and quick!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/10/25

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David

Fantastic film, multiple aspects of symbolism and allegory on display along with a wonderful story and profound artistic direction.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/09/25

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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: Nippon Herald Films, Studio Ghibli, Dentsu
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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