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Ponyo

G Released Aug 14, 2009 1h 40m Adventure Fantasy Anime TRAILER for Ponyo: Trailer 1 List
91% Tomatometer 175 Reviews 83% Audience Score 50,000+ Ratings
During a forbidden excursion to see the surface world, a goldfish princess encounters a human boy named Sosuke, who gives her the name Ponyo. Ponyo longs to become human, and as her friendship with Sosuke grows, she becomes more humanlike. Ponyo's father brings her back to their ocean kingdom, but so strong is Ponyo's wish to live on the surface that she breaks free, and in the process, spills a collection of magical elixirs that endanger Sosuke's village. Read More Read Less
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While not Miyazaki's best film, Ponyo is a visually stunning fairy tale that's a sweetly poetic treat for children of all ages.

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Rafer Guzman Newsday Even when the film feels murky, Miyazaki's painterly eye keeps things afloat Jul 6, 2010 Full Review Nick De Semlyen Empire Magazine Miyazaki's back, and still a force of nature. A weird, wonderful aquatic romp, Ponyo is also a meditation on the state of this blue planet. Catch it. Rated: 4/5 Feb 16, 2010 Full Review David Jenkins Time Out We're drawn under the waves of the sea to a hidden enclave of neon-hued aqualife more vibrant, surreal and enchanting than any of the floating 3D whatsits in 'Avatar'. Rated: 4/5 Feb 16, 2010 Full Review Michael Leader Den of Geek Ponyo, for the most part, is a beautiful, heartwarming piece that should bring a smile to anyone’s face, regardless of age. Rated: 4/5 May 7, 2024 Full Review Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review Miyazaki represents the last animator still wholly dedicated to an art form that is slowly dying. Relish animated films like this while you can. Rated: 4/4 Sep 4, 2023 Full Review Jordan Brooks Vague Visages Perhaps not the film for the adventurous young adult, Ponyo proves that remarkable visual inventiveness more-than makes up for candy-sweet morals and glass-fragile plot lines. Aug 1, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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Sarah M This is a beautiful movie with a very cute little fish. Watch it if you love mermaids! It's magical. 5 stars Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/12/24 Full Review Alexander Alfred T A near perfect animated film. It is beautiful and engaging. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/07/24 Full Review Renato E It is alright. Cute watery magical story. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 08/03/24 Full Review Audience Member A very cute story, and beautiful animation. (warning the theme song gets stuck in your head for days) Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/03/24 Full Review Diogo S This film is very good, I highly recommend it, it marked my childhood Note: I am Brazilian Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/23/24 Full Review Nikhil K This movie tells the story of a fish who dreams of becoming human, and a kid who helps him along the way. It's a wonderful film filled with imagination that will leave you in awe. The plot is light and predictable, yet it keeps you engaged throughout. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 07/14/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis During a forbidden excursion to see the surface world, a goldfish princess encounters a human boy named Sosuke, who gives her the name Ponyo. Ponyo longs to become human, and as her friendship with Sosuke grows, she becomes more humanlike. Ponyo's father brings her back to their ocean kingdom, but so strong is Ponyo's wish to live on the surface that she breaks free, and in the process, spills a collection of magical elixirs that endanger Sosuke's village.
Director
Hayao Miyazaki
Producer
Toshio Suzuki
Screenwriter
Melissa Mathison, Hayao Miyazaki
Distributor
Walt Disney Pictures
Production Co
Studio Ghibli, Walt Disney Studios
Rating
G
Genre
Adventure, Fantasy, Anime
Original Language
Japanese
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 14, 2009, Wide
Rerelease Date (Theaters)
Aug 3, 2024
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 16, 2019
Box Office (Gross USA)
$15.1M
Runtime
1h 40m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital Surround EX, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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