Ramayana : The Legend of Prince Rama

Has there ever been a story in which nature, God, man, and animals were so united in sorrow, fighting, and rejoicing together?

1993 • 135 min • Animation · Action · Adventure · Fantasy

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Synopsis

In Ayodhya, the royal palace of Kosala Kingdom in Ancient India, four princes were born to three queens, each of whom grew to great stature. Banished for 14 years due to court intrigue, Prince Rama retreated to the forest with his beautiful wife Sita. When Rama vanquishes the demons of the forest, he invites the wrath of the demon king Ravana, who kidnaps Sita. Based on the Indian epic the Ramayana.

Our family guide

Best from age 7

Movie Knight Score

59 reviews

100 Reviewers · 1 · 51%
82 Audience · 58 · 49%

This animated epic tells the classic Indian tale of Prince Rama, banished from his kingdom, who embarks on a quest to rescue his wife Sita after she is abducted by the demon king Ravana. It features adventure, battles with mythical creatures, and themes of duty and perseverance.

Violence & peril: 5/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 0/10
Romance & sensuality: 1/10
Scary moments: 4/10

Heads up

Mythological demons and battles
Separation of a married couple
Some intense sequences

What it models well

Courage and resilience
Devotion to family
Overcoming evil
Duty and sacrifice

Talk about it after

Understanding different cultures and mythologies
The importance of good versus evil
Dealing with exile and loss
What makes a true hero

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Top billed cast

Director: Yûgô Sakô, Ram Mohan, Koichi Sasaki • Crew: Rani Burra, Narendra Sharma, Yûgô Sakô, Koichi Sasaki, Hiroshi Onogi, Ram Mohan

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Reviewer notes

RecommendedTrusted family reviewers
The evil king Ravana has his heart set on the kingdom of Ayodhya and his opportunity to sow the seeds of mayhem comes when he manages to kidnap the beloved wife of the recently manipulated and exiled prince "Ram".…
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