Princess Mononoke
Princess Mononoke tells a complete, hard-edged fantasy story in one 134-minute movie, with no seasons or sequels to sort through. Max and Netflix are the two places to watch it legally, and both offer subtitled viewing and an English dub. Released in 1997, this finished Studio Ghibli film suits viewers who want action and adventure with heavier dramatic weight. Its conflict refuses to flatten either side into an easy villain, while the violence gives the story a harsher edge than gentler Ghibli movies.
About
A young prince is marked by a supernatural curse and leaves home to search for a cure. His journey brings him to a settlement whose need for the surrounding land has provoked a violent struggle with the ancient beings of the forest. A human girl raised by wolves fights alongside the forest, but the prince sees lives worth saving on both sides. He tries to halt the destruction without surrendering to the hatred driving the conflict. The premise blends fantasy action with a serious drama about people, nature, and the cost of survival, while keeping its loyalties deliberately complicated.
Information
- Japanese
- もののけ姫
- Premiered
- July 12, 1997
- Episodes
- 1
- Duration
- 134 min per ep.
- Status
- Finished Airing
- Studio
- Studio Ghibli
- Source
- Original
- Themes
- angst, drama, female protagonist, japanese production, fantasy, speculative fiction
FAQ
Princess Mononoke is carried by Max and Netflix. Both services offer subtitles and an English dub.
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