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Princess Mononoke

1999

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Generally favorable reviews based on 29 Critic Reviews

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Universal acclaim based on 562 Ratings

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Movie Details & Credits

Miramax Films | Release Date: October 29, 1999 | TV-14

Starring: Yôji Matsuda, Yûko Tanaka, Yuriko Ishida

Summary: The mythological tale of a war between encroaching civilization and the beast gods of the forest. (Miramax)

Director: Hayao Miyazaki

Genre(s): Adventure, Fantasy, Animation

Rating: TV-14

Runtime: 134 min

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Critic Reviews

100

Chicago Sun-Times

Roger Ebert

One of the most visually inventive films I have ever seen. Read full review

90

Salon

Andrew O'Hehir

A big movie for the ages, full to the brim with sympathy, imagination and sheer visual delight. Read full review

88

Chicago Tribune

Marc Caro

Rarely does any film, animated or otherwise, immerse you in such a vivid landscape and engage your senses so strongly. Read full review

80

Newsweek

David Ansen

The beauty and scale of Miyazaki's vision shines through. Read full review

75

USA Today

Andy Seiler

A must-see for animation fans. Read full review

75

San Francisco Chronicle

Peter Stack

A rare spectacle on the big screen. Read full review

40

Mr. Showbiz Michael Atkinson

Wacky, vividly conceived but mundanely executed cartoon fantasy. Read full review

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10

ChrisO

Jan 4, 2010

Amazing film, why the mediocre critic reviews? I'd put this up with and maybe beyond spirited away.

9 of 11 users found this helpful

10

Zorellius

Mar 28, 2018

My personal favorite Hayao Miyazaki film, I highly recommend it if you enjoy his other movies such as spirited away.

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10

PeterS

Jan 21, 2010

I don't have to say anything. Go watch it for yourself. You'll see what I mean.

0 of 0 users found this helpful

10

WeberCarrito

Feb 19, 2022

My all time favorite, I love this movie. I simply cant stop watching it, best anime movie.

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9

lils

Mar 9, 2009

A great miyazaki film, the only problem was the dub kinda sucked, so to fix this, watch it in japanese with english subtitles

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PatC.

Jan 23, 2006

This charming mythology and visual classic pits an environmentally despoiling mankind against the natural order. The real enemy is not man's greed but the polarization on both sides that leads each to hate the other - a lesson more should heed. A little drawn out, and the inevitable This charming mythology and visual classic pits an environmentally despoiling mankind against the natural order. The real enemy is not man's greed but the polarization on both sides that leads each to hate the other - a lesson more should heed. A little drawn out, and the inevitable conclusion that nature bats last is reached, but all in all a non-judgemental and lovingly crafted work.… Expand

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AndrewR.

Jul 15, 2008

What the hell is wrong with the world. This was possibly the worst movie I've ehehever seen. I watched the whole thing on a friends suggestion, and I must say, it was the worst choice my friend had ever made. I hated it immensely, I know some people liked it, and I guess that's What the hell is wrong with the world. This was possibly the worst movie I've ehehever seen. I watched the whole thing on a friends suggestion, and I must say, it was the worst choice my friend had ever made. I hated it immensely, I know some people liked it, and I guess that's fine for all Asians and anime fans, but over all, it's horrible. And I wish I could rate it less then a 0.… Expand

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Awards & Rankings

28	#28 Best Movie of 1999
6	#6 Most Discussed Movie of 1999
38	#38 Most Shared Movie of 1999

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