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Ramayana : The Legend of Prince Rama

1997Movie2 h 15 minPG

Animation
87
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb9.1

A wondrous, hopeful animated movie about fantasy and history, with standout world-building.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

Has there ever been a story in which nature, God, man, and animals were so united in sorrow, fighting, and rejoicing together?

In Ayodhya, the royal palace of Kosala Kingdom in Ancient India, four princes were born to three queens, each of whom grew to great stature. Banished for 14 years due to court intrigue, Prince Rama retreated to the forest with his beautiful wife Sita. When Rama vanquishes the demons of the forest, he invites the wrath of the demon king Ravana, who kidnaps Sita. Based on the Indian epic the Ramayana.

Feels like

  • Mythological Epic
  • Animated Adventure
  • Ancient India
  • Heroic Journey
  • Good vs. Evil
  • Cultural Heritage
  • Spectacular Battles
  • Family-Friendly Fantasy
  • Dharma & Duty

Cast

4 of 4

Crew

Directed by
Ram Mohan, Koichi Sasaki, Yûgô Sakô
Written by
Ram Mohan, Koichi Sasaki, Rani Burra
Produced by
Yûgô Sakô
Music by
Vanraj Bhatia, Vinod Rathod

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Facts

November 3, 1997 · 2 h 15 min · PG

Released
November 3, 1997
Runtime
2 h 15 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence
Genres
Animation, Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Original language
English
Also spoken
Sanskrit
Made in
India, Japan
Budget
$5 million
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Ramayana : The Legend of Prince Rama worth watching?"

Questions about Ramayana : The Legend of Prince Rama

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Ramayana : The Legend of Prince Rama worth watching?

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87 (IMDb 9.1).

Is Ramayana : The Legend of Prince Rama okay for kids?

PGViolence

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

Will I feel good after watching Ramayana : The Legend of Prince Rama?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 5 for wholesome.

Is Ramayana : The Legend of Prince Rama plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (6 of 10) more than on its plot.