The Tale of the Princess Kaguya

The Tale of the Princess Kaguya (かぐや姫の物語 Kaguya-hime no Monogatari) is a 2013 Japanese animated fantasy drama film produced by Studio Ghibli. Co-written and directed by Isao Takahata, the film is based on the folktale The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter. It was released on November 23, 2013.

The film received critical acclaim and was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature at the 87th Academy Awards.

Additional Voices

 * Newell Alexander
 * Rosemary Alexander
 * Emily Bridges
 * Moosie Drier
 * Elisa Gabrielli
 * Hope Levy
 * Holly Dorff Long
 * James Nardini
 * Liam O’Brien
 * Andre Robinson
 * Warren Sroka
 * John C. Storey
 * Hudson Thames
 * Dave Zyler

Trivia

 * James Caan and Mary Steenburgen had previously played a husband and wife in 2003's Elf.
 * Mickey Rooney was originally going to play the Bamboo Cutter in the English version, but he declined it, and instead referred the casters to his friend James Caan.