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Horus: Prince of the Sun

1968 · 82 min

A mythic, earnest adventure with a dark edge, where a boy's quest for vengeance becomes a lesson in unity and forgiveness.

Directed by
Isao Takahata
Genres
Adventure, Drama, Animation
Overview
Young Horus lives in a mythical Scandinavia of the Iron Age. Recovering the stolen Sword of the Sun from a rock giant, he learns he must travel to the lands of his ancestors, encountering the beautiful but enigmatic Hilda as his journey leads to a series of adventures.
How it feels
Earnest, dark, melancholic and uplifting. Measured and needs your attention.
About
Coming-of-age, survival, betrayal, redemption
Content
Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.
Note
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Directed by
Isao Takahata
Genres
Adventure, Drama, Animation
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How it feels

Written by AI. It can be wrong.

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Tone
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Era
period
Audience
family
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language none
  • Violence mild
  • Sex none
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action5
Horror3
Humour2
Realism2
Romance2
Tension5
Darkness5
Complexity4
Emotional weight6

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