The Tale of The Princess Kaguya
“A princess's crime and punishment.”
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.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | Netflix | — |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Netflix Kids, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Canada | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fetch TV |
| Germany | Netflix, Netflix Kids, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store |
| Brazil | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| South Korea | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | wavve |
About The Tale of The Princess Kaguya
The Tale of The Princess Kaguya is a 2013 Japanese-language animation, drama and fantasy film directed by Isao Takahata. The cast is led by Aki Asakura, Takeo Chii, Nobuko Miyamoto. It has a runtime of 2h 17m. Viewers rate it 8.1/10 across 2000 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max.
The Tale of The Princess Kaguya was produced by Studio Ghibli, Hakuhodo DY Media Partners, and KDDI and made in Japan. It was released on November 23, 2013, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $49 million, it went on to gross $24 million worldwide.
- Director
- Isao Takahata
- Writers
- Riko Sakaguchi, Isao Takahata
- Release date
- November 23, 2013
- Original language
- Japanese
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Budget
- $49 million
- Box office
- $24 million
- Production
- Studio Ghibli, Hakuhodo DY Media Partners, KDDI
The Tale of The Princess Kaguya cast & crew
The Tale of The Princess Kaguya was directed by Isao Takahata and written by Riko Sakaguchi and Isao Takahata.
The cast features Aki Asakura as The Princess Kaguya (voice), Takeo Chii as Sanuki no Miyatsuko (voice), Nobuko Miyamoto as Ōna / Narrator (voice), Kengo Kora as Sutemaru (voice), Atsuko Takahata as Lady Sagami (voice), and Tomoko Tabata as Menowarawa (voice).
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Joe Hisaishi, cinematography is by Keisuke Nakamura, and it was produced by Yoshiaki Nishimura and Seiichiro Ujiie.
Is The Tale of The Princess Kaguya worth watching?
The Tale of The Princess Kaguya holds an audience score of 8.1/10 from 1,995 ratings, ranking it among the most acclaimed animation films.
At 2h 17m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy animation, drama, and fantasy, The Tale of The Princess Kaguya is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Tale of The Princess Kaguya
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Cast of The Tale of The Princess Kaguya
Aki Asakura
The Princess Kaguya (voice)
Takeo Chii
Sanuki no Miyatsuko (voice)
Nobuko Miyamoto
Ōna / Narrator (voice)
Kengo Kora
Sutemaru (voice)
Atsuko Takahata
Lady Sagami (voice)
Tomoko Tabata
Menowarawa (voice)
Shinosuke Tatekawa
Lord Inbe no Akita (voice)
Takaya Kamikawa
Prince Ishitsukuri (voice)
Hikaru Ijūin
Minister of the Right Abe (voice)
Ryudo Uzaki
Grand Counselor Otomo (voice)
Shichinosuke Nakamura
The Emperor (voice)
Isao Hashizume
Prince Kuramochi (voice)
The Tale of The Princess Kaguya — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Tale of The Princess Kaguya in United States?
The Tale of The Princess Kaguya is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max in United States.
▸Is The Tale of The Princess Kaguya on HBO Max Amazon Channel?
Yes — The Tale of The Princess Kaguya is currently available on HBO Max Amazon Channel in United States.
▸What language is The Tale of The Princess Kaguya in?
The Tale of The Princess Kaguya is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Tale of The Princess Kaguya?
The Tale of The Princess Kaguya runs 2 hours 17 minutes (137 minutes).
▸What is The Tale of The Princess Kaguya rated?
The Tale of The Princess Kaguya is rated PG. It holds a 8.1/10 audience score from 1,995 ratings.
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