Mononoke the Movie: The Phantom in the Rain (2024)
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Mononoke the Movie: The Phantom in the Rain is streaming in Japan on Netflix.
What the audience says
Mononoke the Movie: The Phantom in the Rain holds up as a perfectly decent Japanese film, if not a remarkable one. It holds a 7.2/10 on TMDB from 83 ratings, well above what most films manage.
Should you spend 90 minutes on it?
90 minutes of Japanese animation with fantasy threaded through, fine for the whole family. Under the two-hour mark — an easy weeknight watch.
Don't watch this if…
- you take the score at face value — 83 votes is a thin sample
- you want something with an edge to it — this is certified G, pitched wide
- Why
- 7.2/10 from 83 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you want live action tonight
- Best for
- A family evening that doesn't run late
Story
In the chambers of the Edo harem, two newcomers uncover political intrigue, rivalry and a vengeful spirit only one traveling medicine seller can vanquish.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 30m — short |
| Watch with family? | G · Yes — family friendly |
| Genre | Animation / Fantasy |
| Language | Japanese |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Kenji Nakamura
Cast
Where to watch in Japan
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 2 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: Everything new on Netflix · All Netflix titles in Japan
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