Princess from the Moon (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1987, Princess from the Moon is a fantasy, drama, adventure and science fiction film directed by Kon Ichikawa, running about 121 minutes. “Princess Kaguya came from outer space!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two poor, married farmers have recently lost their only child; after a freak visitation, they pry open an alien cocoon to greet their new daughter.
Who’s in it. Princess from the Moon stars Toshirō Mifune as Taketori-no-Miyatsuko, Ayako Wakao as Tayoshime, Yasuko Sawaguchi as Kaya, the Princess Kaguya and Koji Ishizaka as Mikado, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Princess from the Moon has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Princess from the Moon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Princess from the Moon 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 from the Moon (1987)?
- In US, Princess from the Moon is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Princess from the Moon worth watching?
- Princess from the Moon holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama, adventure and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Princess from the Moon?
- Princess from the Moon stars Toshirō Mifune, Ayako Wakao, Yasuko Sawaguchi, Koji Ishizaka and Kiichi Nakai.
- When was Princess from the Moon released?
- Princess from the Moon was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 121 minutes.