What is the Metascore for Princess Mononoke?

Princess Mononoke has a Metascore of 76 out of 100 on Celluloid.

Where can I watch Princess Mononoke?

Princess Mononoke is available on HBO Max. Availability varies by region — check your local streaming guide.

What countries is Princess Mononoke streaming in?

Princess Mononoke streams on Netflix in India; Netflix in Indonesia; Netflix in Malaysia; Netflix in Nigeria; Netflix in Pakistan; Netflix in the Philippines; Netflix in South Africa; Netflix in South Korea; Netflix in Thailand; Netflix in Turkey; Netflix in the United Arab Emirates; Netflix in the United Kingdom; HBO Max in the United States. Subscription availability only; rental and purchase options may differ.

Princess Mononoke

Item: Princess Mononoke
Rating: 4.5
Author: Kaiser Khan

Directed by Hayao Miyazaki · 1997 · Last reviewed August 26, 2026

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Answer Summary

Princess Mononoke (1997) earns a 85% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

Quick Verdict

Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.

85%

Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

93% Editorial Rating

94% Audience snapshot · excluded

76 Metascore

★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4.3

8.3 IMDb /10

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Runtime: 2h 14m
Cast: Yôji Matsuda , Yuriko Ishida , Yûko Tanaka
Streaming: HBO Max
Country: Japan
Language: Japanese

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

Japan Academy Film Prize 1W

Official theatrical poster for Princess Mononoke (1997)

Studio Ghibli

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

Country	Streaming on
India	Netflix
Indonesia	Netflix
Malaysia	Netflix
Nigeria	Netflix
Pakistan	Netflix
Philippines	Netflix
South Africa	Netflix
South Korea	Netflix
Thailand	Netflix
Turkey	Netflix
United Arab Emirates	Netflix
United Kingdom	Netflix
United States	HBO Max

Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.

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 a 85% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

Celluloid Verdict

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

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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