Princess Mononoke (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 8.3
Released in 1997, Princess Mononoke is a fantasy, adventure and animation film directed by Hayao Miyazaki, running about 134 minutes. “The Fate Of The World Rests On The Courage Of One Warrior.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Princess Mononoke stars Youji Matsuda as Ashitaka (voice), Yuriko Ishida as San (voice), Yuko Tanaka as Eboshi Gozen (voice) and Kaoru Kobayashi as Jikobo (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.3/10, Princess Mononoke sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $169M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Princess Mononoke page.
If you liked it. Fans of Princess Mononoke tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Princess Mononoke (1997)?
- In US, Princess Mononoke is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Princess Mononoke worth watching?
- Princess Mononoke holds an audience score of 8.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, adventure and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Princess Mononoke?
- Princess Mononoke stars Youji Matsuda, Yuriko Ishida, Yuko Tanaka, Kaoru Kobayashi and Masahiko Nishimura.
- When was Princess Mononoke released?
- Princess Mononoke was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 134 minutes.