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Princess Mononoke

Play trailer 1:28 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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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 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 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 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 Full Review 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 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 Read all reviews

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DTF My favorite film in 4K IMAX 🤌🔥 Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/14/25 Full Review 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 Full Review Daniel The best of the best studio ghibli hands down Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/16/25 Full Review Andrew C I loved it! I hope they do more in IMAX! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/16/25 Full Review 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 Full Review Jackson IMAX was a beautiful addition to an already beautiful Movie Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/14/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Hayao Miyazaki

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Claire Danes

San

Billy Bob Thornton

Jigo

Gillian Anderson

Moro

Billy Crudup

Ashitaka

Minnie Driver

Lady Eboshi

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Movie Info

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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