Luca
A little courage. A whole summer.
PGPICK SELECTION13
BIG FEELINGS · LITTLE DREAMERS
The Tale of the Princess Kaguya.
A brushstroke becomes a life.
A bamboo cutter discovers a tiny girl inside a glowing stalk and raises her as his daughter. As she grows into a princess, the expectations of court life pull her away from the countryside she loves.
View film informationWhy it’s a little special
Watercolor landscapes and expressive charcoal lines make a thoughtful conversation about happiness, freedom, and parental expectations.
BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY
Know the story.
Know your little people.
A deeply sad farewell, unwanted courtship, brief nonsexual nudity, and emotionally intense scenes.
Our notes are a starting point, not an age recommendation. G and PG films can still include intense moments. You know your family best.
BEHIND THE SCENES
The little details.
- Directed by
- Isao Takahata
- Starring
- Chloë Grace Moretz, James Caan, Mary Steenburgen, Darren Criss, Lucy Liu, James Marsden, Oliver Platt, Beau Bridges, Dean Cain, John Cho
English-language voice cast. The original film is in Japanese. - Written by
- Isao Takahata, Riko Sakaguchi
- Produced by
- Geoffrey Wexler, Seiichirô Ujiie, Frank Marshall, Yoshiaki Nishimura, Yoshio Okubo
- Release date
- October 17, 2014
- Runtime
- 137 minutes
- Genre
- Animation, Fantasy, Drama
- Studio
- Studio Ghibli
- Language
- Japanese
LIGHTS DOWN. SNACKS READY.
Where to watch.
Find a spot on the sofa. Pick your service.
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Film facts: Apple TV US film listing · additional source . Checked 2026-10-18. Parent notes and recommendations by PG Pick. Artwork belongs to its respective studio.