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Mulan 1998

“The flower that blooms in adversity is the most rare and beautiful of all.”

Status
Released
Runtime
88 minutes
Director
Tony Bancroft, Barry Cook
Networks
Walt Disney Feature Animation, Walt Disney Pictures
Where to Stream
Disney Plus
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What is Mulan?

Mulan is a 1998 animated musical film produced by Walt Disney Feature Animation and released by Walt Disney Pictures. The film is part of the Disney Animated Canon and draws from the ancient Chinese legend of Hua Mulan.

Type
Film
Year
1998
Status
Released
Runtime
88 minutes
Release date
Jun 18, 1998
Original language
EN
Origin
United States of America
Studios
Walt Disney Feature Animation, Walt Disney Pictures
Budget
$90,000,000
Revenue
$304,320,254
Genres
Animation, Family, Adventure
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 7.9/10 from 10,524 votes
Episode runtime
~88 minutes
Status
Released
Networks
Walt Disney Feature Animation, Walt Disney Pictures
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Mulan is a 1998 animated musical film produced by Walt Disney Feature Animation and released by Walt Disney Pictures. The film is part of the Disney Animated Canon and draws from the ancient Chinese legend of Hua Mulan. When Imperial China mandates that one man from each family must serve in the military to defend against invading Huns, a young woman named Mulan takes her elderly father's place by disguising herself as a male soldier. Alongside her guardian dragon Mushu and a lucky cricket named Cri-Kee, she undergoes rigorous training and earns the respect of her fellow soldiers and Captain Shang. The film explores themes of identity, honor, and courage as Mulan confronts both external threats and internal struggles. It premiered in Los Angeles and was widely released in the United States in June 1998, receiving praise for its animation, storytelling, characters, and musical score. The voice cast includes Ming-Na Wen as Mulan and Eddie Murphy as Mushu.

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Should you watch it?

“A young woman disguises herself as a soldier to save her father from the Imperial Army.”

Reasons to watch
  • engaging coming-of-age story
  • strong lead character
Keep in mind
  • features intense battle sequences

Watch it if you enjoy historical legends retold through animation and music.

The film contains action-adventure sequences and themes regarding military service and tradition.

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Is this film based on a true story?

The film is based on the Chinese legend of Hua Mulan.

Who directed the film?

The film was directed by Tony Bancroft and Barry Cook.

What is the protagonist's disguise name?

She disguises herself as a male soldier named Ping.

When was the film released?

The film was released on June 19, 1998.

Who helps Mulan during her journey?

She is helped by her guardian dragon named Mushu.

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