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Princess Mononoke

1997Movie2 h 14 minPG-13

86
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.3Letterboxd4.4/5Metacritic788.9Rotten Tomatoes94%94%
86
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.3Letterboxd4.4/5Metacritic788.9Rotten Tomatoes94%94%

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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  • Graphic violence bothers you

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Directed by
Hayao Miyazaki
Written by
Hayao Miyazaki
Produced by
Toshio Suzuki
Music by
Joe Hisaishi

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Facts

July 12, 1997 · 2 h 14 min · PG-13

Released
July 12, 1997
Runtime
2 h 14 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Adventure, Fantasy, Animation
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Budget
$20 million
Box office
$231 million
Available in
131 countries

Tropes

Blood from the Mouth, Evil Hand, Fertile Feet +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Princess Mononoke?"

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Where can I stream Princess Mononoke?

HBO Max

In the United States, Princess Mononoke streams on HBO Max. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Princess Mononoke worth watching?

86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86 (IMDb 8.3, Letterboxd 4.4 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 94%, and Metacritic 78).

Is Princess Mononoke okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Princess Mononoke good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Was Princess Mononoke a box office hit?

Budget$20 million
Box office$231 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $20 million to make and earned $231 million worldwide, 11.6 times its budget.

Is Princess Mononoke in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.

What tropes does Princess Mononoke use?

Blood from the MouthEvil HandFertile FeetNo Woman's LandThey Just Don't Get ItEldritch AbominationDramatic WindAcrofaticNormally, I Would Be Dead NowEpic MovieHorse of a Different ColorThe Baitand 251 more

TV Tropes lists 263 tropes for it, including Blood from the Mouth, Evil Hand, and Fertile Feet.