Princess Mononoke (1997)
A cursed prince journeys through an epic, animated world, seeking balance between humanity and nature.
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.
How intense is Princess Mononoke?
Princess Mononoke is mildly scary, with graphic gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated PG-13.
What Princess Mononoke feels like
- Tone
- epicintimateatmospheric
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Princess Mononoke
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Princess Mononoke for you?
Is Princess Mononoke scary?
Only a little. Princess Mononoke has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Princess Mononoke gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Princess Mononoke sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is Princess Mononoke OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 1, gore 2, violence 3, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Princess Mononoke?
Princess Mononoke runs 2h 14m.
Where can I stream Princess Mononoke?
Princess Mononoke is streaming on Max.
Does Princess Mononoke have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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