Mononoke-hime

Content Warnings

Overall Severity: 馃煛 65/100
Total warning time: 4m 42s
Sex/Nudity: 馃煝 10/100 (7s)
  • 馃煛 30/100 [00:45:23 - 00:45:30] Brief scene with partial nudity of a character bathing.
Drug Use: 馃煝 0/100 (0s)
Violence: 馃敶 80/100 (4m 30s)
  • 馃敶 90/100 [00:15:10 - 00:15:45] Intense battle scene with graphic violence and blood.
  • 馃敶 85/100 [00:30:20 - 00:32:00] Characters engage in violent combat with weapons and supernatural elements.
  • 馃敶 95/100 [01:05:15 - 01:07:30] Graphic depiction of a character's arm being severed.
Strong Language: 馃煝 20/100 (5s)
  • 馃煝 20/100 [00:25:40 - 00:25:45] Mild profanity used in dialogue.
Mononoke-hime

Details for Mononoke-hime (1997)

Year: 1997
Certificate: U
Mononoke-hime Runtime: 134 min
Genre: Animation, Action, Adventure
IMDB: 8.4
Meta Score: 76
Votes: 343171
Gross: 2,375,308
Director: Hayao Miyazaki
Cast Stars: Y么ji Matsuda, Yuriko Ishida, Y没ko Tanaka, Billy Crudup

Overview of Mononoke-hime:

On a journey to find the cure for a Tatarigami's curse, Ashitaka finds himself in the middle of a war between the forest gods and Tatara, a mining colony. In this quest he also meets San, the Mononoke Hime.

Mononoke-hime FAQ

Q: What is the plot of Mononoke-hime (Princess Mononoke)?
A: Mononoke-hime (Princess Mononoke) is a 1997 Japanese animated epic historical fantasy film directed by Hayao Miyazaki. The story follows Ashitaka, a young prince cursed by a demon, as he journeys to the west to find a cure. Along the way, he becomes embroiled in a conflict between the forest gods, led by the wolf goddess Moro and her human daughter San (Princess Mononoke), and the humans of Iron Town, led by Lady Eboshi, who are consuming the forest's resources.
Q: Who are the main characters in Mononoke-hime?
A: The main characters in Mononoke-hime include Ashitaka (voiced by Y么ji Matsuda), the cursed prince; San/Princess Mononoke (voiced by Yuriko Ishida), the human raised by wolves; Lady Eboshi (voiced by Y没ko Tanaka), the leader of Iron Town; and Jigo (voiced by Billy Crudup in the English version), a cunning monk. Other key characters include Moro, the wolf goddess, and the Forest Spirit.
Q: What themes are explored in Mononoke-hime?
A: Mononoke-hime explores themes of environmentalism, the conflict between industrialization and nature, and the complexity of human morality. The film presents a nuanced view of the struggle between humans and nature, showing that neither side is entirely good or evil, and emphasizes the need for balance and coexistence.
Q: Is Mononoke-hime suitable for children?
A: While Mononoke-hime is an animated film, it contains intense and violent scenes, as well as complex themes, which may not be suitable for very young children. The film is rated PG-13 for some violent images and thematic elements, so parental guidance is recommended.
Q: What awards did Mononoke-hime win?
A: Mononoke-hime received widespread critical acclaim and won several awards, including the Japan Academy Prize for Picture of the Year. It was also the highest-grossing film in Japan at the time of its release until it was surpassed by Titanic. The film has since gained international recognition as a masterpiece of animation.