Overview
A brave young woman defies tradition to protect her family and homeland from invaders.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Mild
- witty
- energetic
- sincere
- family movie night
- children's sleepover
What critics said
Critics broadly praised the film's spirited heroine, feminist themes, voice performances, fast-moving entertainment, and rich animation, while noting that its boundary-pushing ambitions remained within familiar Disney conventions.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Mulan disguises herself as a man to enter the army in her father's place.
Mulan's military service and personal courage directly confront expectations for Chinese daughters and women.
The disgraced dragon Mushu accompanies Mulan and supplies much of the film's humor and support.
Training, battles, and emotional turning points are presented through songs, stylized movement, and richly designed backgrounds.
Films like Mulan, and why
Moana
animated family adventure combining musical comedy, self-discovery, and a determined young heroine
Brave
Disney animated fantasy adventure centered on a young woman challenging restrictive social expectations
Aladdin
animated family adventure with musical set pieces, comic sidekicks, and an identity-driven hero's journey
The Princess and the Frog
mythic animated adventure blending cultural folklore, martial conflict, humor, and female empowerment
Movie Details
- Directors
- Tony Bancroft, Barry Cook
- Release Date
- 1998-06-18
- Runtime
- 88 min
- Rating
- 7.9 / 10 (10709)
Cast
- Ming-Na Wen
- Eddie Murphy
- BD Wong
- Miguel Ferrer
- Harvey Fierstein
- Freda Foh Shen
- June Foray
- James Hong
- Miriam Margolyes
- Pat Morita
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Disney Plus
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Mulan about?
- A courageous daughter disguises herself as a soldier to protect her father, discovering that integrity and ingenuity can redefine heroism.
- What is Mulan like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Mulan as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Mulan violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Mulan as mild.
- What did critics think of Mulan?
- Critics broadly praised the film's spirited heroine, feminist themes, voice performances, fast-moving entertainment, and rich animation, while noting that its boundary-pushing ambitions remained within familiar Disney conventions.
- Which films are like Mulan?
- Films with a similar feel include Moana, Brave, Aladdin, and The Princess and the Frog.
- How long is Mulan?
- Mulan runs 88 minutes.
- Where can I watch Mulan?
- In United States, Mulan streams on Disney Plus.
