Ponyo

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Ponyo

G

2009

1h 40m

Adventure

Fantasy

Anime

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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.

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Critics Consensus

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

07/06/2010

Even when the film feels murky, Miyazaki's painterly eye keeps things afloat

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Nick De Semlyen

Empire Magazine

02/16/2010

4/5

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.

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David Jenkins

Time Out

02/16/2010

4/5

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'.

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Grant Watson

Fiction Machine

09/28/2024

9/10

A thing of seemingly unending delight.

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Michael Leader

Den of Geek

05/07/2024

4/5

Ponyo, for the most part, is a beautiful, heartwarming piece that should bring a smile to anyone’s face, regardless of age.

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

09/04/2023

4/4

Miyazaki represents the last animator still wholly dedicated to an art form that is slowly dying. Relish animated films like this while you can.

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Zoe

Jun 19

Ponyo is a heartfelt movie about unconditional love, even all these years later it's still my absolute favorite ghibli movie!

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Reagan

Jun 18

Loved this movie !!!!! I feel like the ending was a bit rushed but it was amazing

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Raymond

Jun 18

Ponyo is a classic. Seeing it on the big screen made me love it even more !

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Josh

Jun 18

Absolutely incredible - I love the nostalgia

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Adrian C

Jun 18

Amazing classic ever

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William

Jun 18

A whimsical and colorful adventure all the way through. Some of the best animation Studio Ghibli has ever made. One of the most heartwarming movies in existence

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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): Jun 13, 2026
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)