How long is Studio Ghibli’s Princess Mononoke, measured by its theatrical running time?

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Studio Ghibli’s Princess Mononoke has a theatrical running time of 133 minutes.

That makes it one of Hayao Miyazaki’s longest feature films. Its extended length accommodates several interwoven storylines: Ashitaka’s journey after being cursed, San’s defense of the forest, Lady Eboshi’s industrial settlement, and the struggle between human development and nature.

Running times can vary slightly in listings because home-video editions, television broadcasts and regional versions may use different credits or formatting. The standard theatrical duration generally cited for the original film is 133 minutes.

Princess Mononoke premiered in Japan in 1997 and became a major commercial success. It was the first animated film to win Japan’s Academy Prize for Picture of the Year, helping establish animation as a major force in Japanese cinema.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Sept. 2026

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