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Mulan
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Mulan

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

1998 • 88 min • Animation · Family · Adventure

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Synopsis

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.

Our family guide

Best from age 6
90
Movie Knight Score
10579 reviews
  • 100 Reviewers · 3 · 53%
  • 79 Audience · 10576 · 47%

When Huns invade China, Mulan secretly takes her aging father's place in the army. Disguised as a man, she faces rigorous training and brutal battles. She must use her intelligence and courage to protect her country and prove her worth.

Violence & peril
4/10
Language
1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking
0/10
Romance & sensuality
1/10
Scary moments
3/10

Heads up

  • Animated battle sequences with swords and arrows.
  • Some characters are in peril or near-death situations.
  • Villain character is intimidating and ruthless.
  • Brief, mild cross-dressing theme.

What it models well

  • Courage and bravery
  • Sacrifice for family
  • Breaking gender stereotypes
  • Importance of teamwork

Talk about it after

  • What it means to be courageous in difficult situations.
  • The importance of family and protecting loved ones.
  • How Mulan challenged expectations about what women could do.
  • Why honesty is important, even when it's scary.

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Top billed cast

Director: Tony Bancroft, Barry Cook • Crew: Eugenia Bostwick-Singer, Raymond Singer, Rita Hsiao, Chris Sanders, Philip LaZebnik, David Reynolds, Barry Johnson, Chris Williams, Burny Mattinson, Ed Gombert, Joe Grant, Julius Aguimatang, John Sanford, Lorna Cook, Thom Enriquez, Floyd Norman, Tim Hodge, Robert D. San Souci

Trailers & clips

Mulan - 1998 Theatrical Trailer (35mm 4K)

Mulan - 2013 15th Anniversary Blu-ray Trailer

Mulan - 2004 Special Edition DVD Trailer

Mulan - 1998 Teaser Trailer

Mulan - 1999 VHS Trailer

Reviewer notes

Recommended

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<em>'Mulan'</em> is good Disney. There's a lot to enjoy about this film, it's not without a few less entertaining parts but overall it's one that many will like. The plot is pretty fascinating, even if it isn't as dark or in-depth as it could be. Ming-Na Wen gives a more than acceptable performance in the lead role. Eddie Murphy, though, is definitely the most memorable voice from this. I don't love his char...

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Details

TMDB audience
7.9/10 (10,576)
Age rating
G
Status
Released
Budget
$90,000,000
Box office
$304,320,254
Franchise
Mulan Collection
IMDb
tt0120762

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