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Mulan (1998)

“The flower that blooms in adversity is the most rare and beautiful of all.”

7.9/10 · 10,701 votes 1h 28m g AdventureAnimationFamily

#8 of 123 films from 1998 #76 of 1617 in adventure

Directed by Tony Bancroft, Barry Cook · Written by David Reynolds, Burny Mattinson, Joe Grant, Rita Hsiao

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Overview

When Imperial China calls one man from every family to defend the empire from invading Huns, a young woman disguises herself as a soldier to take her ailing father’s place. Facing ruthless invaders, brutal training, and the risk of execution if discovered, she must decide who she truly is— and what she’s willing to fight for.

Cast

Ming-Na Wenas Mulan (voice)
Eddie Murphyas Mushu (voice)
BD Wongas Shang (voice)
Miguel Ferreras Shan-Yu (voice)
Harvey Fiersteinas Yao (voice)
Freda Foh Shenas Fa Li (voice)
June Forayas Grandmother Fa (voice)
James Hongas Chi Fu (voice)
Miriam Margolyesas The Matchmaker (voice)
Pat Moritaas The Emperor (voice)
Marni Nixonas Grandmother Fa (singing voice)
Soon-Tek Ohas Fa Zhou (voice)
Donny Osmondas Shang (singing voice)
Lea Salongaas Mulan (singing voice)

Facts

Release dateJune 18, 1998
Runtime88 min (1h 28m) — shorter as the 1998 average of 109 min
GenresAdventure, Animation, Family
LanguageEN
Budget$90,000,000
Box office$304,320,254 (3.4× budget)
IMDbtt0120762

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Questions

How long is Mulan?
Mulan runs 88 minutes (1h 28m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is Mulan worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.9/10 across 10,701 votes, which places it #8 of 123 films released in 1998 in this index (top 94%) and #76 among 1617 adventure titles.
Who directed Mulan?
Mulan was directed by Tony Bancroft, Barry Cook. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Walking with Dinosaurs (2013).
Who stars in Mulan?
Ming-Na Wen as Mulan (voice); Eddie Murphy as Mushu (voice); BD Wong as Shang (voice); Miguel Ferrer as Shan-Yu (voice); Harvey Fierstein as Yao (voice); Freda Foh Shen as Fa Li (voice).
What is Mulan rated?
It carries a g certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Mulan?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/6009.

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