The Tale of The Princess Kaguya
2013, Japanese. Directed by Isao Takahata.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 17m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
- PG
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Where to watch The Tale of The Princess Kaguya
The Tale of The Princess Kaguya is streaming on Netflix in India.
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Cast & crew
- Isao TakahataDirector
- Aki AsakuraThe Princess Kaguya (voice)
- Takeo ChiiSanuki no Miyatsuko (voice)
- Nobuko MiyamotoŌna / Narrator (voice)
- Kengo KoraSutemaru (voice)
- Atsuko TakahataLady Sagami (voice)
- Tomoko TabataMenowarawa (voice)
- Shinosuke TatekawaLord Inbe no Akita (voice)
- Takaya KamikawaPrince Ishitsukuri (voice)
- Hikaru IjūinMinister of the Right Abe (voice)
- Ryudo UzakiGrand Counselor Otomo (voice)
- Shichinosuke NakamuraThe Emperor (voice)
- Isao HashizumePrince Kuramochi (voice)
Details
- Released
- 23 November 2013
- Original title
- かぐや姫の物語
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Riko Sakaguchi, Isao Takahata
- Budget
- $49M
- Box office
- $24M
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What The Tale of The Princess Kaguya is based on
The Tale of The Princess Kaguya is based on The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter, a fairy tale.
Fairy tale
The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter
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The Tale of The Princess Kaguya: quick answers
Is The Tale of The Princess Kaguya worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 8.1/10 from 2,080 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Tale of The Princess Kaguya?
The Tale of The Princess Kaguya runs 137 minutes (2h 17m).
Does The Tale of The Princess Kaguya have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Tale of The Princess Kaguya. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Tale of The Princess Kaguya parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Tale of The Princess Kaguya is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Tale of The Princess Kaguya on?
The Tale of The Princess Kaguya is streaming on Netflix in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Tale of The Princess Kaguya?
If you liked The Tale of The Princess Kaguya, try The Boy and the Heron, Okko's Inn, The Girl from the Other Side.
Who directed The Tale of The Princess Kaguya?
The Tale of The Princess Kaguya (2013) was directed by Isao Takahata and stars Aki Asakura, Takeo Chii, Nobuko Miyamoto.
What is The Tale of The Princess Kaguya based on?
The Tale of The Princess Kaguya is based on The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter, a fairy tale.