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Princess Mononoke streaming

Original title: もののけ姫
1997 Movie Japan Adventure, Animation, Fantasy 134 min Ages 12+
By: Hayao Miyazaki With: Yuriko Ishida, Yûko Tanaka, Kaoru Kobayashi, Yôji Matsuda, Akihiro Miwa

While protecting his village from rampaging boar-god/demon, a confident young warrior, Ashitaka, is stricken by a deadly curse. To save his life, he must journey to the forests of the west. Once there, he's embroiled in a fierce campaign that humans were waging on the forest. The ambitious Lady Eboshi and her loyal clan use their guns against the gods of the forest and a brave young woman, Princess Mononoke, who was raised by a wolf-god. Ashitaka sees the good in both sides and tries to stem the flood of blood. This is met by animosity by both sides as they each see him as supporting the enemy.

Filmium rating
83%

Festival Achievements

Berlin International Film Festival 1998
Nominations:
Competition (out of competition) 1998

Mood

Dark
Epic
Fantastical
Melancholic
Reflective
Serious
Thoughtful

Cast & Crew

Hayao Miyazaki
Kaoru Kobayashi
Masahiko Nishimura
Yûko Tanaka
Yūko Tanaka
Akihiro Miwa
Tsunehiko Kamijô
Youji Matsuda
Yôji Matsuda
Yuriko Ishida
Debi Derryberry (Hii-Sama)
Gillian Anderson (Moro)
Hayao Miyazaki (Director)
Studio Ghibli
Voice Actors
Voice Cast
Yoji Matsuda
Yuriko Ishida (San)
Yōji Matsuda (Ashitaka)
Yūko Tanaka (Eboshi)

Director

Animation Pioneer
Hayao Miyazaki
Visionary Director

Crew

Animators
Art Directors
Production Team

Composer, Original Music

Emotional Music
Joe Hisaishi
Original Score

Production Company

Film Production
Renowned Animation Studio
Studio Ghibli

Author

Hayao Miyazaki
Narrative Architect
Story Creator

Producer

Production Team
Studio Ghibli
Toshio Suzuki

Cast

Yoji Matsuda
Yuko Tanaka
Yuriko Ishida

Adaptation

Based On Japanese Folklore
Original Screenplay

Budget

Blockbuster
Expansive
High-Budget
Mid-Budget

Cinematic Technique

Blend Of Traditional And Computer Animation
Blended
Computer-Generated Elements
Digital Ink And Paint
Dynamic Camera Work
Hand-Drawn
Hand-Drawn Animation
Traditional
Traditional Animation

Film Movements

Anime
Epic Fantasy
Studio Ghibli

Narrative Structure

Complex
Epic
Epic Storytelling
Intertwined
Intertwined Arcs
Multi-Perspective
Non-Linear
Nonlinear Elements

Pace

Contemplative
Deliberate
Dynamic Pacing
Epic
Intense
Slow-Paced
Steady
Thoughtful
Varied Pace

Runtime

135 Minutes
Detailed
Expansive
Long

Soundtrack

Emotional
Immersive
Joe Hisaishi Score
Orchestral

Style

Animation
Cinematic
Epic
Fantastical
Fantasy
Hand-Drawn
Hand-Drawn Animation
Spectacular
Stylized

Time-Period

16Th Century Japan
Cultural
Historical
Muromachi Period

Central Conflict

Human Exploitation
Human Vs. Nature
Industrial Exploitation
Industrialization Vs. Preservation
Nature Vs. Humanity
Nature Vs. Industrialization
Spiritual Warfare
Supernatural Conflict

Characters

Ashitaka
Lady Eboshi
Moro
Okkoto
San
Three

Ending

Ambiguous
Bittersweet
Hopeful
Land Healing
Reconciliation

Historical Context

Cultural Significance
Feudal Japan
Historical Tensions
Muromachi Period

Key Plot Points

Ashitaka'S Curse
Forest Spirit Decapitation
Iron Town Conflict
Irontown'S Conflict
Journey For A Cure
Land Healing

Plot

Environmental Conflict
Forest Spirits
Hero'S Journey
Industrialization
Moral Ambiguity
Personal Journey
Spiritual Journey
Supernatural

Setting

Fantastical
Fantastical Japan
Fantastical Landscape
Fantasy Forest
Historical
Industrial Towns
Iron Town
Japanese
Lush Forests
Medieval Japan
Muromachi Period

Shooting Location

Honshu Mountains
Japan
Kyushu Forests

Theme

Coexistence
Conflict
Duality
Environmentalism
Human-Nature Relationship
Industrial Conflict
Loss Of Innocence
Moral Ambiguity
Nature Vs. Humanity

Genre

Adventure
Animated
Animated Fantasy
Animation
Drama
Fantasy
Historical Drama

Audiences

Adults
Animation Fans
Anime Fans
Arthouse Moviegoers
Arthouse Viewers
Teens

Titles

A Princesa Mononoke
Księżniczka Mononoke
Mononoke Hime
Prenses Mononoke
Princesa Mononoke
Princess Mononoke
Princesse Mononoké
Princeza Mononoke
Principessa Mononoke
Prinzessin Mononoke
The Princess Mononoke
Принцесса Мононокэ
もののけ姫
幽灵公主
幽靈公主
모노노케 히메
원령공주

Box Office Success

Box Office Success
Financial Achievement
Highest-Grossing
Highest-Grossing In Japan 1997

Critical Reception

93% Rotten Tomatoes
Critical Acclaim
Favorable Reviews
High Ratings
Lauded For Visuals And Depth
Positive Reviews

Popularity

Classic
Cult Following
Cultural Impact
Enduring Popularity
International Acclaim

Ratings

76 On Metacritic
76/100 On Metacritic
8.1/10 On Rotten Tomatoes
93% On Rotten Tomatoes
High Audience Ratings

Reception

Award-Winning
Box Office Hit
Box Office Success
Commercial Success
Critical Acclaim
Critically Acclaimed
Cultural Impact
Cultural Landmark
Landmark Film

Production Countries

Japan

Release Year

1997
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