The Tale of The Princess Kaguya(2013)
“A princess's crime and punishment.”
Overview
Found inside a shining stalk of bamboo by an old bamboo cutter and his wife, a tiny girl grows rapidly into an exquisite young lady. The mysterious young princess enthrals all who encounter her. But, ultimately, she must confront her fate.
Director
Isao Takahata
Studio
Studio Ghibli
Budget
$49M
Revenue
$24M
Cast
Aki Asakura
as The Princess Kaguya (voice)
Takeo Chii
as Sanuki no Miyatsuko (voice)
Nobuko Miyamoto
as Ōna / Narrator (voice)
Kengo Kora
as Sutemaru (voice)
Atsuko Takahata
as Lady Sagami (voice)
Tomoko Tabata
as Menowarawa (voice)
Shinosuke Tatekawa
as Lord Inbe no Akita (voice)
Takaya Kamikawa
as Prince Ishitsukuri (voice)
Hikaru Ijūin
as Minister of the Right Abe (voice)
Ryudo Uzaki
as Grand Counselor Otomo (voice)
Shichinosuke Nakamura
as The Emperor (voice)
Isao Hashizume
as Prince Kuramochi (voice)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2013
Runtime
2h 17m
Language
Japanese
Rating
8.1 / 10
Budget
$49M
Box Office
$24M
Production Companies
Studio Ghibli • Hakuhodo DY Media Partners • KDDI
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Tale of The Princess Kaguya?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Tale of The Princess Kaguya (2013).
What is The Tale of The Princess Kaguya about?▼
Found inside a shining stalk of bamboo by an old bamboo cutter and his wife, a tiny girl grows rapidly into an exquisite young lady. The mysterious young princess enthrals all who encounter her. But, ultimately, she must confront her fate.
Who directed The Tale of The Princess Kaguya?▼
The Tale of The Princess Kaguya was directed by Isao Takahata and released in 2013. It is a animation, drama, fantasy film.
How long is The Tale of The Princess Kaguya?▼
The Tale of The Princess Kaguya has a runtime of 2 hours and 17 minutes (137 minutes total).
Who stars in The Tale of The Princess Kaguya?▼
The cast of The Tale of The Princess Kaguya includes Aki Asakura as The Princess Kaguya (voice), Takeo Chii as Sanuki no Miyatsuko (voice), Nobuko Miyamoto as Ōna / Narrator (voice), Kengo Kora as Sutemaru (voice), Atsuko Takahata as Lady Sagami (voice) and more.
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