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The Tale of the Princess Kaguya

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A tiny nymph found inside a bamboo stalk grows into a beautiful and desirable young woman, who orders her suitors to prove their love by completing a series of near-impossible tasks.
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Critics Consensus

Boasting narrative depth, frank honesty, and exquisite visual beauty, The Tale of the Princess Kaguya is a modern animated treasure with timeless appeal.

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Mark Kermode Observer (UK) 03/22/2015
4/5
A poignant gem, very different in tone to the director's most celebrated works, Grave of the Fireflies and Only Yesterday, but no less worthy of praise and admiration. Go to Full Review Tara Brady Irish Times 03/20/2015
4/5
The impression is of a continuous series of watercolours, similar to the narrative scroll revealed to Kaguya in a key scene. Go to Full Review Andrew Osmond Sight & Sound 03/20/2015
While the characters feel very simplified at times, there are scenes that put great weight on performance and subtle expressions, in a way that's nearer to the classical Disney tradition than most Japanese animation. Go to Full Review Mat Brunet AniMat's Review (YouTube) 11/08/2024
9/10
The Tale of the Princess Kaguya is an animated film that is as beautiful as the titular princess herself. Go to Full Review Brendan Cassidy InSession Film 06/17/2024
Leave it to the great Isao Takahata to return with not only the best animated film I’ve seen this year, not only the best overall film I’ve seen this year, but one of the most beautiful film experiences I’ve ever had... Go to Full Review Grant Watson Fiction Machine 11/29/2023
10/10
This is anime-as-arthouse cinema, thoughtfully and gracefully composed. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Isao Takahata

Director

Chloë Grace Moretz

The Princess Kaguya

James Caan

The Bamboo Cutter

Mary Steenburgen

The Bamboo Cutter's Wife

Darren Criss

Sutemaru

Lucy Liu

Lady Sagami
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Synopsis A tiny nymph found inside a bamboo stalk grows into a beautiful and desirable young woman, who orders her suitors to prove their love by completing a series of near-impossible tasks.
Director
Isao Takahata
Producer
Yoshiaki Nishimura
Screenwriter
Isao Takahata, Riko Sakaguchi
Distributor
GKIDS
Production Co
Studio Ghibli
Rating
PG (Thematic Elements|Some Violent Action|Partial Nudity)
Genre
Fantasy, Anime
Original Language
Japanese
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 17, 2014, Limited
Rerelease Date (Theaters)
Nov 25, 2024
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 14, 2019
Box Office (Gross USA)
$681.1K
Runtime
2h 17m