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.
1997 · ADVENTURE, FANTASY, ANIMATION
Princess Mononoke
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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Official trailer for Princess Mononoke, via GKIDS Films. Open on YouTube
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Editor’s note
Should you watch Princess Mononoke?
Princess Mononoke (1997) is best described as adventure. 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.
Directed by Hayao Miyazaki. Lead cast: Yoji Matsuda, Yuriko Ishida, Yuko Tanaka.
The runtime is 2h 14m, The current audience score is 8.3/10 across 9,437 ratings.
Worth your evening if adventure is your lane.
Written by the MovieState editorial team from TMDB data (synopsis, cast, crew, runtime, ratings, certification, provider listings). Verified 2026-11-04. Read our editorial policy.
The facts
Princess Mononoke details
- Release date
- September 26, 1999
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 14m
- Genres
- Adventure, Fantasy, Animation
- US certification
- PG-13
- Original language
- JA
- Budget
- $20,000,000
- Box office
- $231,379,818
- Director
- Hayao Miyazaki
At a glance: Princess Mononoke runs 2h 14m, was directed by Hayao Miyazaki, opened in US cinemas on September 26, 1999, has 32 licensed options across 5 regions tracked here.
Exact record pages: IMDb record · TMDB record · Official site
Audience reaction
Ratings and reviews
8.3/109,446 ratings
Princess Mononoke sits at 8.3 out of 10 from 9,446 user ratings. For context, the film's worldwide gross is $231.4M.
Scores show TMDB user ratings at the time of publishing and shift as new votes arrive.
Hayao 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.
FAQ
Princess Mononoke — common questions
Is Princess Mononoke worth watching?
Audiences rate it 8.3/10 from 9,437 votes. Read the editor's note above for who it suits, then check the provider page before paying.
Who directed Princess Mononoke and who stars in it?
Directed by Hayao Miyazaki. Starring Yoji Matsuda, Yuriko Ishida.
How long is Princess Mononoke?
Princess Mononoke runs 2h 14m.
Where can I watch Princess Mononoke?
Official options are listed for United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, India. We only link to licensed providers and never to unlicensed streaming sites.
When was Princess Mononoke released?
1997-07-12 (Released).
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Verified 2026-11-04. MovieState does not host or stream video and links only to licensed providers.