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The Tale of The Princess Kaguya

2013Movie2 h 17 minPG

AnimationDrama
89
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0Letterboxd4.3/5Metacritic898.5Rotten Tomatoes100%90%
89
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0Letterboxd4.3/5Metacritic898.5Rotten Tomatoes100%90%

Summary

Found inside a shining stalk of bamboo by an old bamboo cutter and his wife, a tiny girl grows rapidly into an exquisite young lady. The mysterious young princess enthrals all who encounter her. But, ultimately, she must confront her fate.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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  • You want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, scares or brutality.

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18 of 18

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Directed by
Isao Takahata
Written by
Isao Takahata, Riko Sakaguchi
Produced by
Yoshiaki Nishimura, Seiichiro Ujiie
Music by
Joe Hisaishi

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Facts

November 23, 2013 · 2 h 17 min · PG

Released
November 23, 2013
Runtime
2 h 17 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Animation, Drama, Fantasy
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Budget
$49 million
Box office
$24 million
Available in
131 countries

Tropes

You Can't Go Home Again, Rule of Symbolism, Eyes Always Shut +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Tale of The Princess Kaguya?"

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Where can I stream The Tale of The Princess Kaguya?

HBO Max

In the United States, The Tale of The Princess Kaguya 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 The Tale of The Princess Kaguya worth watching?

89
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 89 (IMDb 8, Letterboxd 4.3 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 89). Critics rate it higher (95 out of 100) than audiences (85).

Is The Tale of The Princess Kaguya okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is The Tale of The Princess Kaguya plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was The Tale of The Princess Kaguya a box office flop?

Budget$49 million
Box office$24 million

Yes: it cost about $49 million to make and earned $24 million worldwide, 49% of its budget.

Is The Tale of The Princess Kaguya in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.

What tropes does The Tale of The Princess Kaguya use?

You Can't Go Home AgainRule of SymbolismEyes Always ShutLove ConfessionBirth-Death JuxtapositionBreak the CutieDiving SaveGigantic MoonWonder ChildAdaptational VillainyCast of SnowflakesSpoiler Coverand 94 more

TV Tropes lists 106 tropes for it, including You Can't Go Home Again, Rule of Symbolism, and Eyes Always Shut.