The Tale of The Princess Kaguya (2013)
A luminous princess emerges from bamboo, captivating all, yet her dreamlike existence holds a melancholic destiny.
Found inside a shining stalk of bamboo by an old bamboo cutter and his wife, a tiny girl grows rapidly into an exquisite young lady. The mysterious young princess enthrals all who encounter her. But, ultimately, she must confront her fate.
How intense is The Tale of The Princess Kaguya?
The Tale of The Princess Kaguya has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. Rated PG.
What The Tale of The Princess Kaguya feels like
- Tone
- whimsicalmelancholydreamlikeheartwarming
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream The Tale of The Princess Kaguya
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Is The Tale of The Princess Kaguya for you?
Is The Tale of The Princess Kaguya scary?
No. The Tale of The Princess Kaguya is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is The Tale of The Princess Kaguya gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is The Tale of The Princess Kaguya sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is The Tale of The Princess Kaguya OK for kids?
It is rated PG and nothing here runs hot: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3. A safe family pick by the numbers.
How long is The Tale of The Princess Kaguya?
The Tale of The Princess Kaguya runs 2h 17m.
Where can I stream The Tale of The Princess Kaguya?
The Tale of The Princess Kaguya is streaming on Max.
Does The Tale of The Princess Kaguya have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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