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Mulan

Name: Mulan
Director: Tony Bancroft
Genre: Animation, Family, Adventure
Released: 1998-01-01
Duration: 88 min
Rating: 7.9
Cast: Ming-Na Wen, Eddie Murphy, BD Wong, Miguel Ferrer, Harvey Fierstein

1998Dir. Tony Bancroft1h 28m

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Runtime1h 28m

Released1998

Budget$90M

Box office$304.3M

DirectorTony Bancroft

About This Movie

Mulan is one of those animated features that really brings a different vibe to the Disney canon. Directed by Tony Bancroft, it has this unique blend of humor and heart, but also a strong sense of honor and duty. The pacing feels just right, balancing action sequences with quieter moments of reflection. The voice cast is solid, especially Eddie Murphy as Mushu—his comedic timing adds a fun layer to the film. The animation itself stands out, with some impressive sequences that play with color and movement, like the battle scenes which feel dynamic yet grounded. Plus, the themes of identity and sacrifice resonate in a way that's both personal and cultural. It's interesting how it reinterprets a classic tale with a modern lens.

Released by Disney on June 19, 1998.Features a mix of traditional and computer-generated animation.Music by Matthew Wilder and lyrics by David Zippel.Nominated for Academy Awards for Best Original Score and Best Original Song.