Mulan

1998·Movie
1h 28min·G
78
GreatGoodWatch score

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Big heart, funny.

Energy

Spectacular

  • Spectacle7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Heartwarming and uplifting

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Wholesome9
  • Hopefulness9
  • Coming of Age9

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Physical Comedy6

World

Growing up, history, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability8
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure8

Style

Standout score, cinematography, and visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Music Composition9
  • Music Centrality9
  • Cinematography8

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

Courage. Family. Honor.

To save her father from certain death in the army, a young woman secretly enlists in his place and becomes one of China's greatest heroines in the process.
Animated Hero's JourneyFamily-Friendly AdventureEmpowering Female ProtagonistInspirational & UpliftingMusical & EpicThemes of Honor & DutyClassic Disney AnimationCultural Appreciation

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Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about Mulan

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Where can I stream Mulan legally?

Mulan is included with a subscription to Disney+ in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Mulan worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78/100 (IMDb 7.7 and Metacritic 72). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Mulan rated?

GViolence

It's rated G in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Mulan?

1 h 28 min

Mulan runs 1 h 28 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Mulan?

Critics72
Audiences84

Not quite. Audiences rate Mulan higher (84) than critics (72). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Mulan a box office hit?

Budget$90 million
Box office$304 million

Yes. It cost about $90 million to make and earned $304 million worldwide, 3.4 times its budget.

What language is Mulan in?

EnglishChinese

It was made in English, with some Chinese. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Mulan?

86ADAEALARATAUBABEBGBOBRBZCACH+72

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Mulan in 86 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Mulan use?

The Ballad of MulanNausicaä of the Valley of the WindMulanThe Secret of MulanHua Mulan Joins the ArmyMulan Joins the ArmyMulan Joins the ArmyLady General Hua Mu-lanMulan: Rise of a WarriorMulanmaintained in later adaptationsA Tough Side of a Ladyand 1 more

TV Tropes lists 13 storytelling tropes for Mulan, including The Ballad of Mulan, Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, Mulan.

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