Princess Mononoke vs The Grasshopper and the Ant
Princess Mononoke has the higher audience score (8.3/10 against 7/10 for The Grasshopper and the Ant). The Grasshopper and the Ant is the shorter watch at 10m compared with 2h 14m. The Grasshopper and the Ant is the older of the two (1954 against 1997). Both are animation, fantasy movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Princess Mononoke
The Grasshopper and the Ant| Princess Mononoke | The Grasshopper and the Ant | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.3/10 | ★ 7.0/10 |
| Year | 1997 | 1954 |
| Length | 2h 14m | 10m |
| Genres | Adventure, Animation, Fantasy | Animation, Fantasy |
| Country | Japan | – |
| Director | Hayao Miyazaki | Lotte Reiniger |
| Main cast | Yoji Matsuda, Yuriko Ishida, Yuko Tanaka, Kaoru Kobayashi, Masahiko Nishimura | – |
Synopsis
Princess Mononoke
Ashitaka, a prince of the disappearing Emishi people, is cursed by a demonized boar god and must journey to the west to find a cure. Along the way, he encounters San, a young human woman fighting to protect the forest, and Lady Eboshi, who is trying to destroy it. Ashitaka must find a way to bring balance to this conflict.
The Grasshopper and the Ant
A musical Grasshopper continues to play his violin while the Ant works hard to prepare for the winter. Later as winter arrives Grasshopper realizes he is not ready for winter and falls ill.
Where to watch
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