# Princess Mononoke (1997) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/princess-mononoke-1997/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-13

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 86% |
| Critic Score | 93% |
| Audience Score | 94% |
| Metascore | 76/100 |
| Letterboxd | 4.3/5 |
| IMDb | 8.3/10 |
| Director | Hayao Miyazaki |
| Genres | Animation, Fantasy |
| Runtime | 134 min |
| Major awards | 1 wins, 0 nominations |

## Quick answer

Princess Mononoke (1997) earns a 86% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Miyazaki's ecological epic proved anime could carry adult moral complexity at blockbuster scale. Metascore 76/100. Directed by Hayao Miyazaki.

## Critics consensus

Miyazaki's ecological epic proved anime could carry adult moral complexity at blockbuster scale.

## Synopsis

A cursed prince journeys into a forest war between industrial humans and ancient spirits, seeking balance between progress and nature.

## Cast

Yôji Matsuda, Yuriko Ishida, Yûko Tanaka

## Accolades

- Won Picture of the Year — Japan Academy Film Prize 1998

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is Princess Mononoke worth watching?**
Princess Mononoke holds a 86% Celluloid Score. Miyazaki's ecological epic proved anime could carry adult moral complexity at blockbuster scale.

**What is Princess Mononoke about?**
A cursed prince journeys into a forest war between industrial humans and ancient spirits, seeking balance between progress and nature.

**Who directed Princess Mononoke?**
Princess Mononoke (1997) was directed by Hayao Miyazaki.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Princess Mononoke?**
86% — the average of five public sources: critics 93%, audience 94%, Metascore 76/100, Letterboxd 4.3/5, and IMDb 8.3/10.

**What awards did Princess Mononoke win?**
Princess Mononoke won Picture of the Year (Japan Academy Film Prize 1998).

**Where can I watch Princess Mononoke?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the Princess Mononoke page for current options.

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