Princess Mononoke(1997)
“The fate of the world rests on the courage of one warrior.”
Overview
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.
Director
Hayao Miyazaki
Studio
Studio Ghibli
Budget
$24M
Revenue
$177M
Cast
Yoji Matsuda
as Ashitaka (voice)
Yuriko Ishida
as San / Kaya (voice)
Yuko Tanaka
as Eboshi Gozen (voice)
Kaoru Kobayashi
as Jikobo (voice)
Masahiko Nishimura
as Kouroku (voice)
Tsunehiko Kamijô
as Gonza (voice)
Akihiro Miwa
as Mrs. Moro (voice)
Mitsuko Mori
as Mrs. Hii (voice)
Hisaya Morishige
as Chief of Affairs (voice)
Sumi Shimamoto
as Toki (voice)
Tetsu Watanabe
as Wild Dog (voice)
Makoto Satō
as Tatari God (voice)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1997
Runtime
2h 14m
Language
Japanese
Rating
8.3 / 10
Budget
$24M
Box Office
$177M
Production Companies
Studio Ghibli • dentsu • Tokuma Shoten
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Princess Mononoke?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Princess Mononoke (1997).
What is Princess Mononoke about?▼
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.
Who directed Princess Mononoke?▼
Princess Mononoke was directed by Hayao Miyazaki and released in 1997. It is a adventure, fantasy, animation film.
How long is Princess Mononoke?▼
Princess Mononoke has a runtime of 2 hours and 14 minutes (134 minutes total).
Who stars in Princess Mononoke?▼
The cast of Princess Mononoke includes Yoji Matsuda as Ashitaka (voice), Yuriko Ishida as San / Kaya (voice), Yuko Tanaka as Eboshi Gozen (voice), Kaoru Kobayashi as Jikobo (voice), Masahiko Nishimura as Kouroku (voice) and more.
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