20 Best Anime movies like Princess Mononoke (1997)

List of the best anime movies like Princess Mononoke (1997): Robin Hood, Northmen: A Viking Saga, Reign of Assassins, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny, Gladiator, Queen Margot, House of Flying Daggers, Legend of the Millennium Dragon, The Conqueror, Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole.

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Markimdb: 5.3
Genreaction, thriller, drama, adventure
CountryUSA, Hong Kong, Croatia, France, Hungary
Duration01:51

A war-hardened Crusader and his Moorish commander mount an audacious revolt against the corrupt English crown.

Markimdb: 5.4
Genreaction, drama, history
CountryLuxembourg, United Kingdom, Germany, South Africa
Duration01:37

A band of Vikings cross enemy lines and a panicked race begins. The losers will pay with their lives.

Markimdb: 6.8
Genreaction, adventure
CountryChina, Taiwan, Hong Kong
Duration01:57

Set in ancient China, Zeng Jing is a skilled assassin who finds herself in possession of a mystical Buddhist monk's remains. She begins a quest to return the remains to its rightful resting place, and thus places herself in mortal danger because a team of assassins is in a deadly pursuit to possess the remains which holds an ancient power-wielding secret.

Markimdb: 6.1
Genreaction, fantasy, melodrama, drama, adventure
CountryTaiwan, Hong Kong, USA, China
Duration02:21

A story of lost love, young love, a legendary sword and one last opportunity at redemption.

Markimdb: 8.5
Genreaction, drama, adventure, history
CountryUSA, United Kingdom, Malta, Morocco
Duration02:35

In the year 180, the death of emperor Marcus Aurelius throws the Roman Empire into chaos. Maximus is one of the Roman army's most capable and trusted generals and a key advisor to the emperor. As Marcus' devious son Commodus ascends to the throne, Maximus is set to be executed. He escapes, but is captured by slave traders. Renamed Spaniard and forced to become a gladiator, Maximus must battle to the death with other men for the amusement of paying audiences.

Markimdb: 7.4
Genremelodrama, drama, biography, history
CountryFrance, Italy, Germany
Duration02:39

The night of August 24, 1572, is known as the Massacre of St. Bartholomew. In France a religious war is raging. In order to impose peace a forced wedding is arranged between Margot de Valois, sister of the immature Catholic King Charles IX, and the Hugenot King Henri of Navarre. Catherine of Medici maintains her behind-the-scenes power by ordering assaults, poisonings, and instigations to incest.

Markimdb: 7.5
Genreaction, melodrama, drama, adventure
CountryChina, Hong Kong
Duration01:59

    In 9th century China, a corrupt government wages war against a rebel army called the Flying Daggers. A romantic warrior breaks a beautiful rebel out of prison to help her rejoin her fellows, but things are not what they seem.

    Markimdb: 5.6
    Genrefantasy, adventure, cartoon, anime
    CountryJapan
    Duration01:34

    A spectacular journey of an unwilling young hero thrust into a mysterious past full of monsters, dragons, and strange hidden powers. Through a series of out of this world battles and adventures, Jun, a shy middle school boy, is transformed into a hero destined to battle evil and ensure harmony and tranquility in the world.

    Markimdb: 3.7
    Genremelodrama, adventure, military, biography, history
    CountryUSA
    Duration01:51

    Mongol chief Temujin battles against Tartar armies and for the love of the Tartar princess Bortai. Temujin becomes the emperor Genghis Khan.

    Markimdb: 6.9
    Genreaction, thriller, fantasy, drama, adventure, family, cartoon, detective, military
    CountryUSA, Australia
    Duration01:30

    Soren, a young barn owl, is kidnapped by owls of St. Aggie's, ostensibly an orphanage, where owlets are brainwashed into becoming soldiers. He and his new friends escape to the island of Ga'Hoole, to assist its noble, wise owls who fight the army being created by the wicked rulers of St. Aggie's. The film is based on the first three books in the series.

    Markimdb: 5.9
    Genrehorror, thriller, drama
    CountryThailand
    Duration02:38

    Ib and Boum decide to commit suicide together in Bangkok in 1997. After reneging on the promise, the vengeful ghost of Ib returns 20 years later to haunt Boum and her 15 year old daughter, Bell.

    Markimdb: 5.3
    Genrefantasy, adventure
    CountryChina, Hong Kong, USA
    Duration01:59

    The story of Chinese legendary anti-hero Zhong Kui, a young man endowed with mysterious powers who is forced into a battle among the realms of Heaven, Earth and Hell in the course of his attempt to save his countrymen and the woman he loves.

    Markimdb: 6.6
    Genrefantasy, melodrama, adventure, family
    CountryUSA, United Kingdom, Canada
    Duration02:27

    Maleficent and her goddaughter Aurora begin to question the complex family ties that bind them as they are pulled in different directions by impending nuptials, unexpected allies, and dark new forces at play.

    Markimdb: 5.7
    Genreadventure, family, cartoon
    CountryUSA
    Duration01:18

    Meet Clutch Powers, the best builder and explorer in the LEGO universe as he heads off on his most dangerous mission yet. Join Clutch and his team of experts as their adventure leads them from City to the Space Police prison planet to the medieval world of Ashlar where they must help the rightful heir to the King’s throne find the courage to regain the kingdom from the evil wizard Malign.

    Markimdb: 7.5
    Genreaction, drama, military, biography, history
    CountrySoviet Union
    Duration01:51

    When German knights invade Russia, Prince Alexander Nevsky must rally his people to resist the formidable force. After the Teutonic soldiers take over an eastern Russian city, Alexander stages his stand at Novgorod, where a major battle is fought on the ice of frozen Lake Chudskoe. While Alexander leads his outnumbered troops, two of their number, Vasili and Gavrilo, begin a contest of bravery to win the hand of a local maiden.

    Markimdb: 7
    Genreaction, adventure, history
    CountryUSA
    Duration01:56

    Einar, brutal son of Ragnar and future heir to his throne tangles with Eric, a wily slave, for the hand of a beautiful English maiden.

    Markimdb: 6.2
    Genreaction, drama, adventure, history
    CountryUSA
    Duration01:55

    In Camelot, kingdom of Arthur and Merlin, Lancelot is well known for his courage and honor. But one day he must quit Camelot and the Queen Guinevere's love, leaving the Round Table without protection.

    Markimdb: 6.1
    Genreaction, drama, military, history
    CountryNorway, Denmark, Sweden, Republic of Ireland, Hungary
    Duration02:04

    Year 1206. Norway is ravaged by civil war. The King's illegitimate son is guarded in deep secret. A boy that half of the kingdom wants to kill and two men will protect to the death. A boy named Earl Håkonsson. Birkebeiners is the story of the escape that changed Norway's history forever.

    Markimdb: 6.5
    Genredrama, history
    CountryItaly, Belgium
    Duration01:42

    Romulus and Remus, two shepherds and loyal brothers, end up taking part to a journey that will lead one of them to be the founder of the greatest nation ever seen. However, the fate of the chosen one will pass from killing his own brother.

    Markimdb: 4
    Genreaction, fantasy, adventure, family
    CountryUSA
    Duration01:43

      The story follows the adventures of Aang, a young successor to a long line of Avatars, who must put his childhood ways aside and stop the Fire Nation from enslaving the Water, Earth and Air nations.

      Markimdb: 4.4
      Genrecartoon
      CountryUSA
      Duration01:14

      The heartwarming tale of four lively young teens (who just happen to be hamsters) on a questto find the Palace of Zhu, where they believe all their dreams will come true.Join the feisty and lovable Pipsqueak,Mr. Squiggles, Chunk, Num Nums, and Stinker as she gets swept away to the other side of the Zhuniverse.

      Markimdb: 8
      Genreaction, drama, adventure
      CountryUSA
      Duration03:09

      In a land controlled by feudal barons, a great warrior and a young boy embark on a journey across a dangerous land to find enlightenment. A genre-bending martial arts series very loosely based on the classic Chinese tale Journey to the West.

      Markimdb: 5.3
      Genreaction, fantasy, adventure
      CountryJapan
      Duration01:03

      Two alchemist brothers go on a quest for the Philosopher's Stone after an attempt to revive their dead mother goes horribly wrong.

      Markimdb: 6.5
      Genreaction, thriller, adventure
      CountryIndia

      Khalid, is entrusted with the task of eliminating Kabir, a former soldier turned rogue, as he engages in an epic battle with his mentor who had taught him everything.

      Markimdb: 7
      Genreaction, thriller, drama, crime
      CountryHong Kong, China
      Duration01:56

      A sinful martial arts expert wants to start a new tranquil life, only to be hunted by a determined detective and his former master.

      Markimdb: 5.7
      Genreaction, fantasy, adventure, cartoon, anime
      CountryUSA, Japan
      Duration01:30

      In the land of Orlais, a brash young Seeker—Cassandra—fights to stop a blood-soaked conspiracy. Hidden hands seek to tear apart the realm's most powerful religious order, and as the sinister plot unfolds, Cassandra is accused of treason and murder. Hunted by friend and foe alike, the impulsive beauty must clear her name while clashing with corrupt templars and rogue blood mages. Should she fail, the executioner’s blade awaits. Should she overcome her rage and expose the unseen forces threatening the rule of the Divine, Cassandra will take her place in legend.

      Markimdb: 4.9
      Genrefantastic, action, fantasy, adventure
      CountryAustralia

      After a nuclear war decimated the northern hemisphere, the surviving population in the south become desperate and violent competing for scarce resources. Society crumbles and an infectious bacteria threatens to destroy those who remain. In an attempt to rebuild civilization, a self appointed government called 'The ORDER' distributed an immunization to the bacteria, via a massive Electro-Macnetic Pulse (EMP). Secretly, the Order also delivered a bio-tech virus through the EMP, giving them the power to control the population. One man remains immune to the Order's virus - Jake Slater. Now Jake scavenges the wasteland searching for a way to keep his unconscious daughter alive, unaware she is the last child on Earth, and the key to the survival of mankind.

      Markimdb: 6.7
      Genreaction, fantasy, drama, adventure, cartoon
      CountryJapan

      Legends speak of the Shepherd, a savior who will bring peace to the seraphim and human worlds. Sorey has spent his life studying ancient books and exploring ruins to learn more about this legendary savior. When he and his seraphim companion Mikleo encounter a mysterious girl in the ruins, the stories of the Shepherd become Sorey's reality.

      Markimdb: 6.9
      Genrefantasy, comedy, drama, adventure
      CountryUSA, Italy
      Duration02:01

      Captain Etienne Navarre is a man on whose shoulders lies a cruel curse. Punished for loving each other, Navarre must become a wolf by night whilst his lover, Lady Isabeau, takes the form of a hawk by day. Together, with the thief Philippe Gaston, they must try to overthrow the corrupt Bishop and in doing so break the spell.

      Markimdb: 7.4
      Genreaction, fantasy, comedy, melodrama, drama, adventure, family, cartoon
      CountryUSA, Japan
      Duration02:26

      As Hiccup fulfills his dream of creating a peaceful dragon utopia, Toothless’ discovery of an untamed, elusive mate draws the Night Fury away. When danger mounts at home and Hiccup’s reign as village chief is tested, both dragon and rider must make impossible decisions to save their kind.

      Markimdb: 5.7
      Genrefantastic, action, melodrama, cartoon, anime
      CountryJapan
      Duration01:29

      Shin has shut his heart ever since his mother died when he was young. His childhood friend Kotori has been looking after him ever since. Now that they are in the third year of high school, and it seems like they can finally move forward, another Shin from another Japan has suddenly appeared in front of them.

      Markimdb: 6.6
      Genreaction, drama, history
      CountryJapan
      Duration02:08

      Follow the infamous ninja bandit named Ishikawa Goemon (Yosuke Eguchi) in an epic story. One night while looting treasure from Nanban (Southern Barbarians), Goemon finds a mysterious box hidden inside a secret grave. A forgotten relic from the past containing untold powers.

      Markimdb: 6.8
      Genreaction, fantasy, adventure
      CountryUSA, Canada, China, Japan
      Duration02:12

        The peaceful realm of Azeroth stands on the brink of war as its civilization faces a fearsome race of invaders: orc warriors fleeing their dying home to colonize another. As a portal opens to connect the two worlds, one army faces destruction and the other faces extinction. From opposing sides, two heroes are set on a collision course that will decide the fate of their family, their people, and their home.

        Markimdb: 6.6
        Genreaction, drama, adventure
        CountryUSA, United Kingdom
        Duration02:28

        When soldier Robin happens upon the dying Robert of Loxley, he promises to return the man's sword to his family in Nottingham. There, he assumes Robert's identity; romances his widow, Marion; and draws the ire of the town's sheriff and King John's henchman, Godfrey.

        Markimdb: 6
        Genreaction, melodrama, drama, adventure
        CountryUSA, United Kingdom
        Duration02:14

        The timeless tale of King Arthur and the legend of Camelot are retold in this passionate period drama. Arthur is reluctant to hand the crown to Lancelot, and Guinevere is torn between her loyalty to her husband and her growing love for his rival. But Lancelot must balance his loyalty to the throne with the rewards of true love.

        Markimdb: 4.4
        Genrefantasy, adventure, family, cartoon
        CountryRussia
        Duration01:30

        A fairytale about a grand life journey of a 10-year old boy Savva devoted to help his Mom and fellow village people to break free from the vicious hyenas.

        Markimdb: 4.8
        Genrethriller, fantasy, drama, adventure, family
        CountryUSA
        Duration01:39

        A boy's life is turned upside down when he learns that he is the last of a group of immortal warriors who have dedicated their lives to fighting the forces of the dark.

        Markimdb: 7.2
        Genreaction, drama, military, history
        CountrySouth Korea, China
        Duration02:13

        In 1375, China was in chaos between Yuan Dynasty and Ming Dynasty. Coryo (an ancient kingdom of Korea then) sent a delegation of many diplomats, soldiers and a silent slave to make peace with the new Chinese government. However, this delegation got charged as spies and sent in exile to a remote desert.

        Markimdb: 6.7
        Genreaction, drama, adventure, cartoon, anime
        CountryJapan
        Duration02:02

        Youngsters called Kildren, who are destined to live eternally in their adolescence. The Kildren are conscious that every day could be the last, because they fight a war as entertainment, organized and operated by adults. But as they embrace the reality they are faced with, they live their day-to-day lives to the full.

        Markimdb: 6.3
        Genredrama, military, biography, history
        CountryUSA
        Duration01:48

        Battle Hymn was inspired by the true story of American minister Dean Hess, played here with rare sensitivity by Rock Hudson. A bomber pilot during World War II, Hess inadvertently releases a bomb which destroys a German orphanage. Tortured by guilt, Hess relocates in Korea after the war to offer his services as a missionary. Combining the best elements of Christianity and Eastern spiritualism, Hess establishes a large home for orphans. The preacher's efforts are threatened when the Korean "police action" breaks out in 1950.

        Markimdb: 6.7
        Genrefantasy, drama, adventure, family
        CountryGermany, Australia, USA
        Duration01:41

        Max imagines running away from his mom and sailing to a far-off land where large talking beasts -- Ira, Carol, Douglas, the Bull, Judith and Alexander -- crown him as their king, play rumpus, build forts and discover secret hideaways.

        Markimdb: 5.4
        Genrefantasy, adventure, cartoon, anime
        CountryJapan
        Duration01:33

        Warriors called "Saints" are the champions of hope who have always appeared since the Age of Myth whenever evil threatens the world. In this present day story, many years since the long fought "Holy War" we find Saori Kido, a girl troubled by her mysterious powers. She is saved by a boy, Seiya "Bronze Saint" from a sudden attack by an assassin, through the accident Saori realizes her destiny and mission and decides to go to "Sanctuary" with Seiya and his company of Bronze Saints. In Sanctuary they confront "Pope" and wage a desperate battle against the greatest Saints, the "Gold Saints".

        Markimdb: 8.5
        Genrehorror, thriller, fantasy, drama, cartoon, detective, anime
        CountryJapan

        On a warm summer day, a boy heard the sound of bells ringing, as if in celebration, in the mountain near his home. Several years later in that same mountain, the mushishi Ginko stumbles upon a young girl in a mountain with branches and leaves growing out of her body. He later realises that she is the lord of that mountain but finds it strange that a human like her was chosen as the lord. He meets her older brother who has continued to search for her ever since she disappeared while accompanying him on a stormy day. The story is about Ginko’s peculiar journey amidst the occult to unravel the mystery behind the enigmatic girl called Kaya and the mountain that has become her home.

        Markimdb: 6.7
        Genredrama, military
        CountryUSA
        Duration01:35

        An Army colonel leads a guerrilla campaign against the Japanese in the Philippines.

        Markimdb: 4.2
        Genremelodrama, drama
        CountryIndia
        Duration02:49

        Captain Jahan Bakshi rescues a Punjabi girl, Suhani. This starts a friendship that evolves into a passionate love affair.

        Markimdb: 3.9
        Genreaction, adventure, history
        CountryUnited Kingdom

        A young Viking called Vitharr arrives in Britain with dreams of conquest and adventure, but when his family and clan are ambushed and killed, he must survive alone in this strange,dangerous new land as he searches for his Uncle's settlement.

        Markimdb: 6.8
        Genredrama, cartoon, anime
        CountryJapan

        A traveler is confronted by spirits in an abandoned shrine; a story of honor and firefighting in ancient Japan; a white bear defends the royal family from a monstrous red demon; ragtag soldiers battle a robotic force in futuristic Japan.

        Markimdb: 5.2
        Genrethriller, fantasy, adventure
        CountryDenmark, Norway, Sweden, Iceland

        The Viking children Røskva and Tjalfe embark on an adventurous journey from Midgard to Valhalla with the gods Thor and Loki. Life in Valhalla, however, turns out to be threatened by the dreaded Fenrir wolf and the god's barbaric archenemies, the Jotnar. Side by side with the gods the two children must fight to save Valhalla from the end of the world - Ragnarok.

        Markimdb: 5.5
        Genremilitary, history
        CountryNetherlands
        Duration02:06

        In the year of 754 AD, during a time of epic battles and bloodshed, the legend of the pagan warrior king, Rebad, is born, but so is a new weapon against his people: Christianity. Redbad must ultimately unite a Viking army powerful enough to defeat the seemingly invincible Franks.

        Markimdb: 6.8
        Genremelodrama, drama, adventure, history
        CountryUSA
        Duration01:28

        Dardo, a Robin Hood-like figure, and his loyal followers use a Roman ruin in Medieval Lombardy as their headquarters as they conduct an insurgency against their Hessian conquerors.




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