Quick Info
- Year
- 2013
- Director
- Isao Takahata
- Duration
- 137 min
- Language
- JA
- Country
- JP
- Budget
- $49.3M
- Box Office
- $24M
External Ratings
IMDb8.1
🍅 Rotten Tomatoes81%
📺 Where to Watch
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The Tale of The Princess Kaguya
Our Rating
8.2/10
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7.7/10
Overview
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.
Rating Breakdown
Story
8.2
Acting
8.3
Direction
8.1
Cinematography
7.9
Music
7.7
✓Pros
- Exceptional dramatic depth
- Outstanding performances
- Emotionally powerful story
✕Cons
- Slow pacing in some scenes
- Requires close attention
