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Princess Mononoke (1997)

The fate of the world rests on the courage of one warrior.

AdventureFantasyAnimation

Ashitaka, a prince of the disappearing Emishi people, is cursed by a demonized boar god and must journey to the west to find a cure. Along the way, he encounters San, a young human woman fighting to protect the forest, and Lady Eboshi, who is trying to destroy it. Ashitaka must find a way to bring balance to this conflict.

Release Date
July 12, 1997
Runtime
2h 14m
Rating
8.3/10 (8936 votes)

Director: Hayao Miyazaki

Cast: Yoji Matsuda, Yuriko Ishida, Yuko Tanaka, Kaoru Kobayashi, Masahiko Nishimura, Tsunehiko Kamijô, Akihiro Miwa, Mitsuko Mori

Production: Studio Ghibli, dentsu, Tokuma Shoten, Nippon Television Network Corporation, Nibariki
friendshiphuman vs naturewolffightwild boarterritoryleprosyferal childdecapitationrural area
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Budget
$24M
Revenue
$177M
Full Cast (24 people)

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Andres Gomez - 10/10

Probably the best movie from Miyazaki. A mixture of old Japanese traditions with the story about the conflict between the industrial human being and the preservation of the Nature.

November 26, 2013

tmdb79319797 - 10/10

Hayao Miyazaki's arts have always something to remember us that we are naturally harmonized with mother earth and existences. There is still a bond, if one is hurt another, it means the one suffer itself as well.

December 13, 2020

Niemand

Original title: Mononoke Hime The film is set in the 14th Century during Japan’s Muromachi Period. Young Prince Ashitaka, the last royal of his line, slays a wild boar that is about to attack his village. The boar, demonised because it was consumed by rage and hatred, infects the young Prince, who will eventually become demonised too. He leaves the village to find a cure in the form of Sh...

August 6, 2023

Princess Mononoke

Princess Mononoke

The fate of the world rests on the courage of one warrior.

The fate of the world rests on the courage of one warrior.

8.3
134 min

Ashitaka, a prince of the disappearing Emishi people, is cursed by a demonized boar god and must journey to the west to find a cure. Along the way, he encounters San, a young human woman fighting to protect the forest, and Lady Eboshi, who is trying to destroy it. Ashitaka must find a way to bring balance to this conflict.

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StatusReleased
Original LanguageJapanese
Release Date7/12/1997
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Cast

Yoji Matsuda

as Ashitaka (voice)

Yuriko Ishida

as San / Kaya (voice)

Yuko Tanaka

as Eboshi Gozen (voice)

Kaoru Kobayashi

as Jikobo (voice)

Masahiko Nishimura

as Kouroku (voice)

Tsunehiko Kamijô

as Gonza (voice)

Akihiro Miwa

as Mrs. Moro (voice)

Mitsuko Mori

as Mrs. Hii (voice)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Princess Mononoke about?

Ashitaka, a prince of the disappearing Emishi people, is cursed by a demonized boar god and must journey to the west to find a cure. Along the way, he encounters San, a young human woman fighting to p…

How long is Princess Mononoke?

2h 14m

When was Princess Mononoke released?

July 12, 1997

Who directed Princess Mononoke?

Hayao Miyazaki

Who stars in Princess Mononoke?

Yoji Matsuda, Yuriko Ishida, Yuko Tanaka

What genre is Princess Mononoke?

Adventure, Fantasy, Animation

What is Princess Mononoke rated?

PG-13

Is Princess Mononoke available to stream?

Yes, on HBO Max and HBO Max Amazon Channel