Number: 11

IMDb Rating:   8.4/10 (107167 votes)

Also known as: Mononoke-hime (original title)

Country: Japan, 134 minutes

Spoken Languages: Japanese

Genre(s): Adventure, Fantasy, Animation

Director(s): Hayao Miyazaki

Cast: Billy Crudup, Billy Bob Thornton, Minnie Driver, John Di Maggio, Claire Danes

Medium: Original DVD

Plot Outline: While protecting his village from rampaging boar-god/demon, a confident young warrior, Ashitaka, is stricken by a deadly curse. To save his life, he must journey to the forests of the west. Once there, he's embroiled in a fierce campaign that humans were waging on the forest. The ambitious Lady Eboshi and her loyal clan use their guns against the gods of the forest and a brave young woman, Princess Mononoke, who was raised by a wolf-god. Ashitaka sees the good in both sides and tries to stem the flood of blood. This is met be animosity by both sides as they each see him as supporting the enemy.

Location: Ghibli

Loaned: No