Mulan (1998): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Mulan is a 1998 family animated film directed by Barry Cook and Tony Bancroft, starring Lea Salonga as Mulan (singing voice), Gedde Watanabe and Ming-Na Wen. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes and earned $304.3 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 28m (88 min)
- Directors
- Barry Cook and Tony Bancroft
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Walt Disney Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Mulan About?
The premise of Mulan without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Courage, family, and honor drive a young Chinese woman to take her ailing father's place in the imperial army. Disguised as a man, she endures rigorous training, battles alongside soldiers, and ultimately rises to become one of China's most celebrated heroines, proving that bravery knows no gender.
Mulan Cast & Characters
Lea Salonga leads the cast as Mulan (singing voice), with Gedde Watanabe as Ling (voice) and Ming-Na Wen as Mulan (voice). Directed by Barry Cook and Tony Bancroft; 53 actors are credited in all.
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Co-director Barry Cook -
Co-director Tony Bancroft
- Lea Salonga as Mulan (singing voice)
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Gedde Watanabe as Ling (voice) - Ming-Na Wen as Mulan (voice)
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Frank Welker as Khan / Additional Voices (voice)
Also Starring in Mulan
· 49 more- Pat Morita The Emperor (voice)
- Harvey Fierstein Yao (voice)
- James Hong Chi Fu (voice)
- Eddie Murphy Mushu (voice)
- George Takei First Ancestor (voice)
- Miriam Margolyes The Matchmaker (voice)
- Miguel Ferrer Shan-Yu (voice)
- BD Wong Shang (voice)
- June Foray Grandmother Fa (voice)
- Richard Steven Horvitz
- Dana Lee
- Corey Burton
- Matthew Labyorteaux
- Soon-Tek Oh Fa Zhou (voice)
- James Shigeta General Li (voice)
- Donny Osmond Shang (singing voice)
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- Freda Foh Shen Fa Li (voice)
- Robert Clotworthy
- Peter Renaday
- Jerry Tondo Chien-Po (voice)
- Mary Kay Bergman
- Patrick Pinney
- Conan Lee
- Mitch Carter
- Elisa Gabrielli
- Julianne Buescher
- Haunani Minn
- Jack Gilpin
- Donald Fullilove
- David Cowgill
- Edie Mirman
- Marni Nixon Grandmother Fa (singing voice)
- John Walcutt
- Luisa Leschin
- Matthew Wilder Ling (singing voice)
- Mark Moseley
- Susan Boyd
- Steve Bulen
- Edie Lehmann Boddicker
- Claudette Wells
- Linda Kerns
- Sally Dworsky
- Beth Fowler
- Christina Ma
- Sandie Hall
- Arminae Austen
- Tom Amundsen
- Susan McBride
- Maurita L. Thornburgh
More from Barry Cook and Tony Bancroft
More films directed by Barry Cook and Tony Bancroft, best-rated first: Arthur Christmas, Animal Crackers, Walking with Dinosaurs and Animal Crackers.
Mulan Plot Summary
What happens in Mulan from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Mulan tells the inspiring story of a young woman from a humble Chinese village who defies traditional gender roles through her remarkable bravery and unwavering determination. From a young age, Mulan, played by Gedde Watanabe in her childhood and by Ming-Na Wen as the voice of her adult self, exhibits a fearless spirit that often lands her in trouble. One memorable scene shows her chasing a chicken around the village, leading to a series of wild antics that include climbing roofs and accidentally damaging a phoenix statue, an important symbol of protection and honor in Chinese culture.
Full summary
The whole story of Mulan, scene by scene
Mulan Box Office
Mulan grossed $304.3 million worldwide. $120.6 million came from the US and Canada and $183.7 million (60%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$304.3M
- US & Canada
- $120.6M
- International
- $183.7M
Mulan Trailers & Videos
5 videos: 5 trailers.
- Trailer Mulan - 1998 Teaser Trailer
- Trailer Mulan - 2004 Special Edition DVD Trailer
- Trailer Mulan - 2013 15th Anniversary Blu-ray Trailer
- Trailer Mulan - 1998 Theatrical Trailer (35mm 4K)
How Well Do You Know Mulan?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who narrates the story of Mulan at the beginning of the film?
Mulan Also Known As
16 alternative titles, including “Walt Disney's Mulan” and “Legenda o Mulan”.
- Also known as
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- Walt Disney's Mulan
- Legenda o Mulan
- 뮬란
- 花木兰
- Mulán
- ムーラン
- 花木蘭 (1998)
- Мулан
- מולאן
- Μουλάν
- Neînfricata Mulan
- 花木蘭
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- مولان
- มู่หลาน
- 花木蘭 1998
- Hoa Mộc Lan, მულანი
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Mulan FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Mulan, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Mulan?
Mulan runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).
When was Mulan released?
Mulan was released on June 5, 1998.
Who directed Mulan?
Mulan was directed by Barry Cook and Tony Bancroft.
More films by Barry Cook Who is in the cast of Mulan?
Mulan stars Lea Salonga as Mulan (singing voice), Gedde Watanabe as Ling (voice) and Ming-Na Wen as Mulan (voice), among 53 credited actors.
How much did Mulan make at the box office?
Mulan grossed $304.3 million worldwide ($120.6 million domestic, $183.7 million international).
Does Mulan have a post-credit scene?
No. Mulan has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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