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The Pout-Pout Fish

Play trailer 1:55 Poster for The Pout-Pout Fish PG In Theaters Mar 20 1h 29m Adventure Comedy Fantasy Animation Kids & Family Play Trailer Watchlist
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The Pout-Pout Fish is the hilarious and heartwarming story of an unlikely duo: Mr. Fish (Offerman) a pouty introvert and Pip (Oyama) an energetic sea dragon, who embark on a daunting quest to find a legendary fish to grant their wish to save their homes.
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Laura Clifford Reeling Reviews 1d
B-
Ricard Cussó and Rio Harrington keep the brightly animated action swimming in directions that should delight the kids while writers...adapt Deborah Diesen's children's book with some clever and subversive humor for adults. Go to Full Review
Allison Rose FlickDirect 1d
3.5/5
A colorful, charming animated film perfectly tailored for its young audience. Go to Full Review
Shawn Van Horn Collider 3d
5/10
Adults might find themselves getting bored, but your kids will see it through more imaginative eyes. For little ones, it's a sweet story with fun lessons to learn. Go to Full Review
Sandie Angulo Chen Common Sense Media 4d
3/5
This adaptation of the popular picture book feels like Finding Nemo meets Shark Tale-lite, with a lot to draw in families. Go to Full Review
Avi Offer NYC Movie Guru 5d
An exhilarating and uplifting adventure for the whole family. One of the best animated films since Finding Nemo! Go to Full Review
Linda Cook OurQuadCities / WHBF-TV (Illinois) Mar 6
3 stars
'The Pout-Pout Fish' will leave families smiling. Go to Full Review
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Movie Info

Synopsis The Pout-Pout Fish is the hilarious and heartwarming story of an unlikely duo: Mr. Fish (Offerman) a pouty introvert and Pip (Oyama) an energetic sea dragon, who embark on a daunting quest to find a legendary fish to grant their wish to save their homes.
Director
Ricard Cussó, Rio Harrington
Screenwriter
Elie Choufany, Deborah Diesen, Elise Allen, Elise Allen, Elie Choufany, Dominic Morris
Distributor
Viva Kids
Production Co
Like A Photon Creative
Rating
PG
Genre
Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Animation, Kids & Family
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 20, 2026, Wide
Runtime
1h 29m