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Princess Mononoke
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Hayao Miyazaki. With Yoji Matsuda, Yuriko Ishida, Yuko Tanaka.
8.3/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S 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.
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8.3/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTAshitaka, 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,…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Princess Mononoke.
MoviHero lists July 12, 1997 as the release date for Princess Mononoke. Hayao Miyazaki is the listed director. The listed cast includes Yoji Matsuda as Ashitaka (voice), Yuriko Ishida as San / Kaya (voice), Yuko Tanaka as Eboshi Gozen (voice), Kaoru Kobayashi as Jikobo (voice). A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateJuly 12, 1997
GenresAdventure · Fantasy · Animation
Runtime2h 14m
DirectorHayao Miyazaki
CastYoji Matsuda as Ashitaka (voice), Yuriko Ishida as San / Kaya (voice), Yuko Tanaka as Eboshi Gozen (voice), Kaoru Kobayashi as Jikobo (voice)
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is Princess Mononoke right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
Princess Mononoke runs 2h 14m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 7/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 3/10. The profile suggests a lower-demand watch, although preferences vary.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 6/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 8.3/10 from 9,435 votes. Updated Nov 4, 2026.
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Pacing7/10
Emotional Impact6/10
Mind-Bending3/10
Scary4/10
Violence2/10
Rewatchability7/10
Attention Required3/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“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…”
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“When a village is tormented by a wild boar, it falls to the young "Ashitaka" to sort it out.”
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“Hayao Miyazaki's arts have always something to remember us that we are naturally harmonized with mother earth and existences.”
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“Original title: Mononoke Hime The film is set in the 14th Century during Japan’s Muromachi Period.”
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“This is my favorite movie from Miyazaki. The visuals are great. The characters are great. The voice acting (English version) is great. The animation is…”
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CAST & CREW
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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voiceKayaKaya appears in Princess Mononoke (1997).Open character guide voiceAshitakaAshitaka appears in Princess Mononoke (1997).Open character guide voiceSanSan appears in Princess Mononoke (1997).Open character guide voiceEboshi GozenEboshi Gozen appears in Princess Mononoke (1997).Open character guide voiceJikoboJikobo appears in Princess Mononoke (1997).Open character guide voiceKourokuKouroku appears in Princess Mononoke (1997).Open character guide
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