Mulan

Name: Mulan
Genre: Animation, Family, Adventure
Released: 1998-06-18
Cast: Ming-Na Wen, Eddie Murphy, BD Wong, Miguel Ferrer, Harvey Fierstein

1998 | 88 min | Animation, Family, Adventure

Friday Night Flick

Why it’s a Friday Night Flick

Audiences adore it (7.9 out of 10), it collected a shelf of major awards, people are still talking about it and it earned strong reviews (91% on Rotten Tomatoes). Make plans for this one.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for adventure fans and families. If you loved The Little Mermaid or Raya and the Last Dragon, start here.
The mood: Feel-good.
The pace: Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 28 min.
What might put you off: Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.

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.

How it earned its rating

CriticsStrong
91% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesVery strong
7.9 out of 10
AwardsVery strong
Nominated for 1 Oscar and 2 Golden Globes.
Box office & staying powerStrong
$304 million worldwide on a $90 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 672K people sought it out in the past year