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Princess Mononoke

Directed by Hayao Miyazaki · 1997 ·

Short answer

Is Princess Mononoke worth watching?

Yes. Princess Mononoke (1997) earns an 85% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one. See the 4 inputs.

85%
Celluloid Score Recommended

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93% Editorial Rating
94% Audience snapshot · excluded
76 Metascore
★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4.3
8.3 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
2h 14m
Age rating
PG-13 (US) · PG (UK) · 13+ (Indonesia) · M (Australia) · 14A (Canada)
Cast
Yôji Matsuda , Yuriko Ishida , Yûko Tanaka
Streaming
HBO Max
Country
Japan
Language
Japanese

Also known as もののけ姫 राजकुमारी मोनोनोके La princesa Mononoke Princesse Mononoké Prinzessin Mononoke Princesa Mononoke 모노노케 히메 幽灵公主

🏆 1 award win — Won Picture of the Year, Japan Academy Film Prize 1998

Where to watch

  • HBO Max

Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Where to watch Princess Mononoke by country

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Turkey Netflix
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Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (93/100).
  • Audiences widely enjoyed it (94%).
  • Metascore is generally favorable (76/100).
  • Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4.3/5).
  • IMDb users score it 8.3/10.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded animation, fantasy pick

Not ideal for

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    Is Princess Mononoke worth watching?

    Yes — Princess Mononoke earns an 85% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded animation, fantasy pick. Read our full review (4.5/5).

    Celluloid verdict

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

    , Founder & Editor

    Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

    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.

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    Critic Reviews

    Short review 4 min read English Princess Mononoke

    Princess Mononoke (1997) Review: A War With No Villains

    Princess Mononoke is Hayao Miyazaki's animated fantasy epic about a cursed prince caught between a forest's gods and an ironworks town, and it refuses easy villains.

    Yes. It is one of the great animated epics, essential for older children, teenagers and adults, though its violence makes it a poor pick for very young viewers.

    Kaiser Khan Founder & Editor

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    Princess Mononoke: frequently asked questions

    Is Princess Mononoke worth watching?

    Yes. Princess Mononoke (1997) has a Celluloid Score of 85%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

    Where can I watch Princess Mononoke?

    In the United States, Princess Mononoke streams on HBO Max with a subscription, and you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: Netflix in India; Netflix in Indonesia; Netflix in Malaysia; Netflix in Nigeria. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

    How long is Princess Mononoke?

    Princess Mononoke runs 2 hours 14 minutes (134 minutes).

    What is Princess Mononoke rated?

    Princess Mononoke is rated PG-13 in the United States, PG in the UK, 13+ in Indonesia, M in Australia and 14A in Canada. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

    Who stars in Princess Mononoke?

    Princess Mononoke is directed by Hayao Miyazaki and stars Yôji Matsuda, Yuriko Ishida, Yûko Tanaka.

    What is the Metascore for Princess Mononoke?

    Metacritic's Metascore for Princess Mononoke is 76 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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