Princess Mononoke (1997)
Directed by Hayao Miyazaki · 134 min · Adventure, Fantasy, Animation
82.6 TOPICAL score · #283 of 6,776 films
Vote for it on the board →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.
Princess Mononoke (1997, directed by Hayao Miyazaki) has a TOPICAL score of 82.6 - ranked 283 of the 6,776 films TOPICAL scores. It scores highest on audience and lasting engagement. It won 2 awards from 2 nominations, including the Japan Academy Prize for Picture of the Year. Critics: 93% on Rotten Tomatoes · 8/10 critics' average · Metacritic 76. Audiences: TMDB 8.3/10 (9,373 ratings). Wikipedia covers it in 73 languages.
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- Critics93% on Rotten Tomatoes · 8/10 critics' average · Metacritic 76
- AudienceTMDB 8.3/10 (9,373 ratings)
- Awards2 wins, 2 nominations - incl. Japan Academy Prize for Picture of the Year; Animation Kobe Theatrical Film Award
- ImpactWikipedia articles in 73 languages
- Still read124,701 Wikipedia readers in the last 60 days
- Cult statusWikipedia mentions a cult following 2 times
Starring: Yōji Matsuda, Yuriko Ishida, Yūko Tanaka, Kaoru Kobayashi
“The website's consensus reads, "With its epic story and breathtaking visuals, Princess Mononoke is a landmark in the world of animation."”
Wikipedia · read the article - AI legacy read: 8/10