Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (1985): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind is a 1985 adventure sci-fi film directed by Hayao Miyazaki, starring Gorô Naya, Sumi Shimamoto and Rihoko Yoshida. It is partly based on Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind Box Set by Hayao Miyazaki. It runs 1 hour 57 minutes and earned $9 million worldwide. Critics gave it 91% on Rotten Tomatoes and 86 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 57m (117 min)
- Director
- Hayao Miyazaki
- Original language
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Japanese - Studio
- Toei Inc.
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind About?
The premise of Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind without spoilers, adapted from Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind Box Set by Hayao Miyazaki. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In a distant future following an ecological disaster, Princess Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind seeks to understand and coexist with the toxic jungle that has engulfed the world. She discovers a connection to the giant insects inhabiting the dangerous landscape and works with the experienced warrior Lord Yupa. Their mission involves uncovering the secrets of the past and finding a way to heal the ravaged planet, while facing threats from those who seek to exploit the situation for their own gain.
Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind Cast
Gorô Naya leads the cast, with Sumi Shimamoto and Rihoko Yoshida. Directed by Hayao Miyazaki; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Hayao Miyazaki
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Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind 91% on Rotten Tomatoes and 86 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 91% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 91%
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Metacritic 86 Metascore
User score 8.4
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Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind Plot Summary
What happens in Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
One thousand years after the catastrophic Seven Days of Fire—a harrowing war that decimated civilization and led to ecological disaster—vast expanses of the Toxic Jungle emerge, becoming a lethal habitat filled with mutated insects. Within this dire landscape lies the Valley of the Wind, where an ancient prophecy speaks of a deliverer, described as “clothed in a blue robe, descending onto a golden field.” The courageous princess, Nausicaä, ventures into this perilous jungle, striving to communicate with its bizarre inhabitants, including the towering, armored Ohm creatures, in hopes of fostering understanding and coexistence between humans and nature.
Full summary
The whole story of Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, scene by scene
Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind Box Office
Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind grossed $9 million worldwide. $495,770 came from the US and Canada and $8.5 million (94%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$9M
- US & Canada
- $495.8K
- International
- $8.5M
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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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Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind Also Known As
52 alternative titles, including “Guerreros del viento” and “I nafsika tis koiladas ton anemon”.
- Also known as
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- Guerreros del viento
- I nafsika tis koiladas ton anemon
- Vindens krigare
- Warriors of the Wind
- Kaze no tani no Naushika
- SternenKrieger
- Навсікая з Долини Вітрів
- Nausikaja iz Doline Vetra
- Nausicaä - Prinzessin aus dem Tal der Winde
- La Princesse des Etoiles
- Sternenkrieger - Warriors of the Wind
- Le vaisseau fantôme
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- Rüzgârlı Vadi
- Наусика из Долины Ветров
- Baram Gegok ui Nausika
- Nausica of the Valley of the Wind
- Kaze no Tani no Nausicaa
- 바람 계곡의 나우시카
- Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind
- Nausicaa z Doliny Wiatru
- Nausicaä – prinsessen fra Vindens dal
- Nausicaä de la Vallée du Vent
- Nausika del Valle del viento
- Nausicaä aus dem Tal der Winde
- Nausicaä - fra vindenes dal
- Навсикая из Долины Ветров
- Tuulen laakson Nausicaä
- 风之谷
- Nausicaä della Valle del vento
- Nausicaä del valle del viento
- Nausicaä do Vale do Vento
- Naušika z Větrného údolí
- Nauszika - A szél harcosai
- Nausicaä - prinsessen fra Vindens dal
- Nausicaä från Vindarnas dal
- Nausicaä z Doliny Wiatru
- Η Ναυσικά της Κοιλάδας των Ανέμων
- 바람계곡의 나우시카
- הנסיכה מעמק הרוחות
- 風之谷
- Наусикаја из долине ветрова
- Naušika z Veterného Údolia
- Наусика от долината на вятъра
- نائوسیکا از درّه ی باد
- Nausicaä de la Vall del Vent
- ناوسيكا أميرة وادي الرياح
- पवन की घाटी की नौसिखिया
- Haize Haraneko Nausicaä
- มหาสงครามหุบเขาแห่งสายลม
- Nàng Công Chúa Ở Thung Lũng Gió
- Nausikaja iš vėjų slėnio
- Nausicaa, ნავსიკაია ქარების ველიდან
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Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind?
Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind runs 1 hour 57 minutes (117 minutes).
When was Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind released?
Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind was released on June 13, 1985.
Who directed Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind?
Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind was directed by Hayao Miyazaki.
More films by Hayao Miyazaki Who is in the cast of Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind?
Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind stars Gorô Naya, Sumi Shimamoto and Rihoko Yoshida, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind make at the box office?
Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind grossed $9 million worldwide ($495,770 domestic, $8.5 million international).
How is Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind rated?
Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind has 91% on Rotten Tomatoes and 86 on Metacritic.
Is Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind based on a book?
Yes. Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind is partly adapted from Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind Box Set by Hayao Miyazaki.
Does Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind have a post-credit scene?
No. Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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