---
title: "Princess Mononoke"
year: 1997
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/princess-mononoke-1997"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 128
imdb_id: "tt0119698"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 134
community_rating: 8.3
vote_count: 9102
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Princess Mononoke (1997) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/princess-mononoke-1997

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Princess Mononoke is a 1997 Japanese animated historical fantasy film written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki. The story is set during the Muromachi period of Japanese history. The narrative follows Ashitaka, a young prince of the Emishi people, who is afflicted by a deadly curse after encountering a demonized boar god. To find a cure for his cursed arm, Ashitaka leaves his home and journeys to the west. During his travels, he becomes embroiled in a conflict between the forest of the gods and an iron town. He encounters San, a young woman raised by wolves who is fighting to protect the forest, and Lady Eboshi, who is attempting to destroy it. As a warrior caught between these opposing forces, Ashitaka must seek a way to bring balance to the environment and the humans involved in the struggle. The film features the voice talents of Yoji Matsuda, Yuriko Ishida, Yuko Tanaka, and Kaoru Kobayashi.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A cursed prince journeys west to resolve a violent conflict between humanity and nature."

### Why Watch
- compelling conflict between opposing factions
- journey of a cursed protagonist

### Caveats & Content Note
- contains intense themes of conflict
- Tone & Suitability: The film features themes of conflict and environmental destruction.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: epic, dramatic, environmental, mythic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Fetch TV, Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Hayao Miyazaki
- **Networks / Studios**: Studio Ghibli, dentsu, Tokuma Shoten

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Yoji Matsuda** as *Ashitaka (voice)*
- **Yuriko Ishida** as *San / Kaya (voice)*
- **Yuko Tanaka** as *Eboshi Gozen (voice)*
- **Kaoru Kobayashi** as *Jikobo (voice)*
- **Masahiko Nishimura** as *Kouroku (voice)*
- **Tsunehiko Kamijô** as *Gonza (voice)*
- **Akihiro Miwa** as *Mrs. Moro (voice)*
- **Mitsuko Mori** as *Mrs. Hii (voice)*
- **Hisaya Morishige** as *Chief of Affairs (voice)*
- **Sumi Shimamoto** as *Toki (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who is the protagonist?
The protagonist is Ashitaka, a prince of the Emishi people.

### Q: Why does Ashitaka leave home?
He is cursed by a demonized boar god and seeks a cure.

### Q: Who is San?
San is a young human woman who fights to protect the forest.

### Q: What is Lady Eboshi's goal?
Lady Eboshi is attempting to destroy the forest.

### Q: What is the central conflict?
The conflict centers on the struggle between those protecting the forest and those seeking to destroy it.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Princess Cruises: Award-Winning Cruises & Deals](https://www.princess.com/?msockid=2b42a5f7630d68772a84b270620069bb)
- [Princess Mononoke - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Princess_Mononoke)
- [Cruise ships: Luxury & comfort at sea | Princess Cruises](https://www.princesscruises.is/en/ships)
- [Princess Mononoke (1997) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0119698/)
- [Princess Cruise Deals: Princess](https://princess.cruiselines.com/cruise_lines/princess_cruises.cfm)
- [Princess Mononoke - FULL MOVIE 1997 English - YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-ZAl-V1LEO9IPw1EnTKy3nRAIQdQdMc_)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*