The Deer King
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In the years following a vicious war, the Empire of Zol now controls the land and citizens of rival Aquafa - except for Aquafa's Fire Horse Territory, where wild dogs that once carried the deadly Black Wolf Fever continue to roam free. When a pack of dogs race through a Zol-controlled mine, Van, an enslaved former soldier, and a young girl named Yuna are both bitten, but manage to escape as the sole survivors of the attack. Finally free, Van and Yuna seek out a simple, peaceful existence in the countryside. But as the deadly disease once again runs rampant, they find themselves at the crossroads of a struggle much larger than any one nation.
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- Shinichi Tsutsumi
- Ryoma Takeuchi
- Ann
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- Sep 26, 2021
Fantastic Fest #9 I too have seen Princess Mononoke.
DorseyAug 21, 2021Princess Mononoke but the theme is “what if imperialism is okay, actually? Sometimes… if it happens to other people.”
CloverJul 28, 2022very nice to look at, the world was cool and the characters solid but we’re gonna need to get hayao miyazaki back in the writers room asap because this could’ve been so much better please come back to us sir we need you 🙏
˗ˏˋ suspirliam ˊˎ˗ - Jul 13, 2022
I mean… it looks pretty… I will give it that.
One Less HelperJul 14, 2022This film has the most strikingly beautiful visuals I’ve seen all year in an animated film. I’ll also go as far as to say the score was perfect. I literally fell in love with the score. So why only four stars? The first and final acts were exciting and engaging. The…
NickNov 7, 2022The Deer King has a beautiful animation and score, great voice acting and some interesting lore. But it also has too many subplots, overcomplicated politics and some pacing issues. Not bad nor good, probably more appealing to anime fans.
NECC_ - Jun 27, 2021
Made by two former leading staff of Studio Ghibli, this certainly inherits some of Ghibli's aesthetics -- but none of its magic.
YI TJul 3, 2025Been meaning to watch this and finally did when I saw it on Netflix. You can tell the Ghibli experience was attempted by the vibe of the OST and the animation. However, multiple section felt rushed and underdeveloped, where as the story line could’ve been really cool!…
Doblox912Feb 5, 2022a nice reminder that a movie can be beautiful and boring
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- NathanDirector likedThe Deer King
Rating: 6.5/10 The Deer King is a visually stunning fantasy epic with breathtaking animation, but its narrative is frustratingly convoluted and overly dense. The film's world is rich and its themes are ambitious, but the story is hard to follow due to poor pacing and excessive plot…
Miss Honey likedThe Deer KingCute movie. The adoptive father-daughter relationship between Van & Yuna is so wholesome. Beautifully animated. Lots of gore and violence, which can be off putting, but otherwise I like the storyline. At first I was having trouble following the dynamic between Zol and Aquafa.
JJ is "meh" onThe Deer KingStory was a bit all over the place doesn’t really give enough explanations for me to keep an interest in the story and I just skimmed through the final half of the movie. Not saying it was terrible but definitely not for me. 4/10
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Poov likedThe Deer KingThis movie was sweet in regard to relationships, with characters growing closer throughout. Would recommend this if you can handle gore, understand battle strategies, and sit through long conversations.
Nick Milano lovedThe Deer KingFirst Anime I ever watched and I loved it. The story and pacing were awesome the only negative thing was the ending could’ve been handled better it was a little sad lol
Jasi lovedThe Deer KingPretty good, but I don’t know why he left her behind with the woman that tried to kill them both..
- IzzyB likedThe Deer King
It was pretty good, I had to choke back some tears at the end so I call that a good movie.
Mars likedThe Deer KingI loved the characters, a very wonderful movie ☺️
Zaii lovedThe Deer KingIt’s really really good but be ready to cry 😭
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- KAkevin arreola
A bit of a slow start but overall a great cute story about a father daughter story.
SGSteven GravesI enjoyed the movie it has some pretty visual and animation going while the music is touching especially the ending credits . It was worth the catch in the theater and worth a buy on blu ray. 10 out of 10 recommend.
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Metacritic
Jul 14, 2022
The film is tenderly wrought and brilliantly animated, with transitions that emphasize the communion between the land and the human body.
Concepción de León
The New York Times
Jul 14, 2022
Genre fans may eat this up, but it’s not anything I’d call a “must see” film, despite its obvious ambition.
Roger Moore
Movie Nation
Jul 12, 2022
These images tantalize, but without satisfying, like a trailer for a narrative that would work better as a long-form series.
Liam Lacey
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long is The Deer King (2022)?
The movie is 1hr 54min long.
What's The Deer King (2022) about?
In the years following a vicious war, the Empire of Zol now controls the land and citizens of rival Aquafa - except for Aquafa's Fire Horse Territory, where wild dogs that once carried the deadly Black Wolf Fever continue to roam free. When a pack of dogs race through a Zol-controlled mine, Van, an enslaved former soldier, and a young girl named Yuna are both bitten, but manage to escape as the sole survivors of the attack. Finally free, Van and Yuna seek out a simple, peaceful existence in the countryside. But as the deadly disease once again runs rampant, they find themselves at the crossroads of a struggle much larger than any one nation.
Who's the cast of The Deer King (2022)?
- Shinichi Tsutsumi
- Ryoma Takeuchi as Hossaru
- Ann
Who's the director behind The Deer King (2022)?
Masashi Ando and Masayuki Miyaji directed The Deer King (2022).
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