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Princess Mononoke

1997 · Movie · PG-13 · 134 min · ★ 8.3

AdventureFantasyAnimation

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.

Also known as Bana-phrionnsa Mononoke

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Details
Years
1997
Release date
1997-07-12
Language
Japanese
Rated
PG-13
Runtime
134 min
TMDB rating
8.3/10 (9,015 votes)
Box office
$169,785,704

Themes

  • friendship
  • human vs nature
  • wolf
  • fight
  • wild boar
  • territory
  • leprosy
  • feral child
  • decapitation
  • rural area
  • historical fiction
  • spirit
  • +11 more

Awards & recognition

  • Animation Kobe Theatrical Film Award · 1997
  • Japan Academy PrizePicture of the Year
  • International Submission to the Academy Awards · 1998 · nominated

Cast & crew

Directed by Hayao Miyazaki