Princess Mononoke

PG-13United States rating19972h 14mAdventure, Fantasy, Animation
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A prince travels through a mystical forest to find a cure for a magical curse. Along his journey, he encounters a girl who lives among wolves and must navigate the growing conflict between the people of a growing town and the spirits of the wild.

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What's in it

Scary
Strong
Violence
Intense
Language
None
Rude humour
None
Sad themes
Strong
Pace
Gentle
The film features long sweeping shots and a deliberate cinematic pace with moments of quiet contemplation. Estimated

Scary moments

  • Approx.ScaryA massive, corrupted boar god attacks the prince's village.
  • Approx.ScaryThe Forest Spirit transforms into a giant, ghostly Nightwalker at sunset.
  • Approx.IntenseA boar god transforms into a demon and engulfs the characters in a chaotic scene.
  • Approx.IntenseThe Forest Spirit's body explodes into a dark fluid that destroys the surrounding land.

Talk about it after

  1. 1Why do you think the people and the forest spirits were having such a hard time getting along?
  2. 2How did Ashitaka and San show courage even when they were afraid?
  3. 3What did you think about the way the characters tried to find a balance between their different ways of life?

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