For those who don't wanna be spoiled, the tl:dr is that the stories are basically the same with a different setting/font. Also the movie justifies itself being a movie by giving the viewers whiplash by finishing the general final plot point, and then doing some nonsensical stuff that you have to watch to understand my emotions. Just search up "Adolescence of Utena car wash scene". Should be like 7min on Youtube and it'll be cutting out mid points, but the initial confusion and more will be there. This is a story that could've ended right there with a credits scene and slow-mo, but they put a decent amount of effort into that entire end sequence for kicks.
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Wolfy
The story is pretty simple for both the manga and the movie despite being different settings? The main girl "Utena", comes to the school acting like a prince as a result of her early life experience with a "prince" saving her. She acquires a ring giving her the status to fight for the "Rose Bride"( the other main character ). Utena engages in duels with the other members holding the rose rings, but remains victorious through chosen one compatibility. Some stuff happens with the acting headmaster, and that's pretty much it. She doesn't desire the power the "Rose Bride" provides, but she desires Anthy(Rose Bride) to be her friend.