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Princess Mononoke

Play trailer 0:30 Poster for Princess Mononoke PG-13 Released Jul 12, 1997 2h 13m Adventure Fantasy Anime Play Trailer Watchlist
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A prince becomes involved in the struggle between a forest princess and the encroachment of mechanization.
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Princess Mononoke

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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 Full Review David Denby 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Jana Monji Age of the Geek When you watch this film, you need to think: "Where are the Japanese wolves?" If you don't, you'll miss the full impact of Hayao Miyazaki's environmental theme. Japan isn't the land of Bambi or the Big Bad Wolf. Rated: 5/5 Sep 25, 2023 Full Review Jordan Brooks Vague Visages Princess Mononoke explores the gaping chasm between nature’s gentle acceptance of circumstance and humanity’s steadfast refusal to quietly accept death. Aug 1, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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moosewithcheese beautiful but heartbreaking movie. I cried a lot. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/16/24 Full Review Michael An epic. Take any opportunity you can to see it in theaters because it's one of Studio Ghibli's best movies. The art and the music really make it an experience. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/18/24 Full Review Abraham Loved everything except the empty relationship that ghibli tries to push in every movie. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 07/18/24 Full Review Paula S Food is pretty marginal, but the movie was GREAT and service was really good. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/24/24 Full Review Allen We’re was the air conditioning Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 08/04/22 Full Review David Wasserman The kind of wonderful animation and creative storytelling that we've come to expect from the masters at Studio Ghibli! Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 08/17/21 Full Review Read all reviews
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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)
Jul 13, 2024
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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