Ponyo
Welcome to a world where anything is possible.
2008 • 100 min • Animation · Fantasy · Family
Synopsis
When Sosuke, a young boy who lives on a clifftop overlooking the sea, rescues a stranded goldfish named Ponyo, he discovers more than he bargained for. Ponyo is a curious, energetic young creature who yearns to be human, but even as she causes chaos around the house, her father, a powerful sorcerer, schemes to return Ponyo to the sea.
Our family guide
Best from age 5- 100 Reviewers · 1 · 51%
- 78 Audience · 4894 · 49%
Ponyo, a magical goldfish, dreams of becoming human after a chance encounter with a young boy named Sosuke. Their friendship inadvertently triggers a fantastical tidal wave and throws the world out of balance. Ponyo must choose between her two worlds as she and Sosuke embark on an adventure.
- Violence & peril
- 1/10
- Language
- 1/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 0/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 0/10
- Scary moments
- 3/10
Heads up
- Some fantastical natural disasters and mild peril
- A few moments of separation anxiety for young viewers
- Minor magical transformations and a bit of chaos
What it models well
- Friendship across differences
- Environmental appreciation
- Perseverance and courage
Talk about it after
- Caring for our oceans and sea creatures
- The meaning of true friendship
- Making responsible choices
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Top billed cast
Director: Hayao Miyazaki • Crew: Hayao Miyazaki
Trailers & clips
Why Miyazaki Rejected These 'Ponyo' Drawings
The Animation Desk Behind Miyazaki Films Like 'Ponyo'!
This 'Ponyo' Exhibit Lets You Make Your Own Animated Film!
Why Studio Ghibli’s Japanese Posters Feel So Different!
How Studio Ghibli Built the World of 'Ponyo'!
How Ponyo’s Unique Animation Style Was Created!
Clip: Ponyo and Sosuke get a dinner surprise
Official English Trailer
Reviewer notes
RecommendedTrusted family reviewersThe animation and score is some of Ghibli’s best. The story is definitely simpler than most Ghibli movies, but that’s fine. Not all Ghibli movies need to be super deep and complex. I had a good time with this. Also it’s funny how Matt Damon in this (I watched the dub) is trying to get back home. That man is always getting lost or dragged away from home.
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 7.8/10 (4,894)
- Age rating
- G
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $34,000,000
- Box office
- $202,404,009
- IMDb
- tt0876563
- Official site
- www.ghibli.jp
