Princess Mononoke
While seeking to cure himself of a curse, young warrior Ashitaka stumbles into a conflict between the people of Iron Town and Princess Mononoke, a girl raised by wolves, who will stop at nothing to prevent the destruction of her h...
Directed by Hayao Miyazaki · Animation · Adventure · Fantasy · 133 min · 1997
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Director
Hayao Miyazaki
Writer
Hayao Miyazaki
Studio
Studio Ghibli
Release
12 Jul 1997
Runtime
133 min
Genres
Animation, Adventure, Fantasy
Full Plot
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.
Cast & Characters
Yôji Matsuda
Yuriko Ishida
Yûko Tanaka
Did You Know?
Made on an estimated budget of $23.5M, Princess Mononoke has grossed $176.5M worldwide — about 7.5x its budget.
Source: TMDb API · verified 2026-08-02
Hayao Miyazaki has directed 4 films in our catalog, including Spirited Away, My Neighbor Totoro.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
The promotional strategy for Princess Mononoke was spearheaded by Suzuki.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-13
The marketing campaign for Princess Mononoke used a recognizable title logo, key imagery from the film, and a tagline.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-13
The budget for Princess Mononoke's promotion was significantly higher than its production budget.
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The film's commercial success was crucial to make up for its large production budget.
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Critical Assessment
Princess Mononoke holds 8.3/10 on IMDb (477,867 votes), 93% on Rotten Tomatoes, 78/100 on Metacritic.
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of August 3, 2026
Where to Watch
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on aggregated scores (8.3/10 on IMDb (477,867 votes), 93% on Rotten Tomatoes, 78/100 on Metacritic), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Princess Mononoke's Rotten Tomatoes score?+
Princess Mononoke holds a 93% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes.
What is Princess Mononoke's IMDb rating?+
Princess Mononoke has a 8.3/10 rating on IMDb from 477,867 votes.
What is Princess Mononoke's Metacritic score?+
Princess Mononoke has a Metascore of 78/100 on Metacritic.
Is Princess Mononoke good? What are critics saying?+
Princess Mononoke holds 8.3/10 on IMDb (477,867 votes), 93% on Rotten Tomatoes, 78/100 on Metacritic.
How long is Princess Mononoke?+
Princess Mononoke has a runtime of 133 min.
Who directed Princess Mononoke?+
Princess Mononoke was directed by Hayao Miyazaki.
Where can I watch Princess Mononoke?+
Princess Mononoke is available to stream, rent, or buy on HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
Fan & Critic Buzz
The public reaction to "Princess Mononoke" is positive, with many praising Hayao Miyazaki's work. Reviewers emphasize the film's unique blend of traditional Japanese elements with a modern message about conflict and nature preservation. The animation, voice acting, and music are also commended.
Viewer Reviews (TMDb)
Probably the best movie from Miyazaki. A mixture of old Japanese traditions with the story about the conflict between the industrial human being and the preservation of the Nature.
Andres Gomez · 10/10Hayao Miyazaki's arts have always something to remember us that we are naturally harmonized with mother earth and existences. There is still a bond, if one is hurt another, it means the one suffer itself as well.
tmdb79319797 · 10/10Original title: Mononoke Hime The film is set in the 14th Century during Japan’s Muromachi Period. Young Prince Ashitaka, the last royal of his line, slays a wild boar that is about to attack his village. The boar, demonised because it was consumed by rage and hatred, infects the…
When a village is tormented by a wild boar, it falls to the young "Ashitaka" to sort it out. Turns out though, that it isn't an ordinary beast - and in the fight the man is afflicted with a curse that requires his journey to the great tree god to put right. His travels lead him t…
CinemaSerf · 7/10This is my favorite movie from Miyazaki. The visuals are great. The characters are great. The voice acting (English version) is great. The animation is great. Music is great. The story is good. Everything about this movie is so cool and it's just really fun to watch.
hamfaceman · 9/1075/100 A young man's search for a cure to a curse, received when he killed a boar demon god, leads him into the middle of a war between humans, beasts, gods and demons. This full length Japanese anime was far better than I expected it would be. The characters were very complex, t…
Dr Nostromo · 7/10
From the trailer's comments
I love how the film has no true villain. Just groups of people with good intentions who ultimately use conflict to bring about their goals. It's a great film with a well conveyed message against war.
@stannisbaratheon6884 · 6827 likesYou know that feeling when you watch a movie so much it gets boring? I don't have it.
@Crazyfollegirl · 4619 likesIf only all anime could get such reputable actors for dubbing in English.
@ListeningPoint · 2952 likes"The world is cursed but we still find reasons to live in it"
@aminelak1452 · 320 likesI hate when movies like this end. You just become so immersed into the story and characters, you never want it to end. Apart of me wants a sequel or series, but amazing heartfelt stories like this one is best to be left alone.
@joshuaalejandro42 · 999 likesthis movie portraits the essence of every wars. Everybody thinks that they are the good people, that they are fighting for the right cause. We are the outsider, we are ashitaka. We will never understand the point of these meaningless wars and question why can't things live in pea…
@bomapdich · 4049 likesI FINALLY FOUND IT YOU GUYS. I FINALLY FOUND IT:'( I saw this movie when I was 10, I am now 21! EDIT: turned 30 this year, you guys keep reminding me I’m old now 😭
@zWardan · 7831 likesthat boar infested with worms was so bloody scary i literally peed my pants when i saw it when i was 5
@fashionvictim50 · 2967 likes
