Napping Princess (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2017, Napping Princess is a fantasy, drama, adventure and animation film directed by Kenji Kamiyama, running about 111 minutes. “There's a reason why I can see in dreams” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Japan, 2020, a few days before the opening of the Tokyo Olympics. Although she should be studying for her final exams, Kokone, a schoolgirl who lives in a small town with her widowed father, a mysterious and talented mechanic, falls asleep often, anywhere, anytime, entering, over and over, a dream-world where a squad of fantastic motorized contraptions fights against magic, a world close to reality where she will find out the keys of her true past.
Who’s in it. Napping Princess stars Mitsuki Takahata as Kokone Morikawa / Aennchen (Ancien) (voice), Yosuke Eguchi as Momotaro Morikawa / Piichi (Peach) (voice), Shinnosuke Mitsushima as Morio Sawatari (voice) and Rie Kugimiya as Joi (Joy) (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Napping Princess has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Napping Princess page.
If you liked it. Fans of Napping Princess 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 Napping Princess (2017)?
- In US, Napping Princess is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Napping Princess worth watching?
- Napping Princess holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama, adventure and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Napping Princess?
- Napping Princess stars Mitsuki Takahata, Yosuke Eguchi, Shinnosuke Mitsushima, Rie Kugimiya and Tomoya Maeno.
- When was Napping Princess released?
- Napping Princess was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.