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Ponyo

2008·Movie
1h 40min
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Metacritic867.8Rotten Tomatoes91%84%
IMDb7.6Metacritic867.8Rotten Tomatoes91%84%

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Big heart, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Spectacular

  • Spectacle8
  • Adrenaline5
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Awe-inspiring and heartwarming

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Wonder10
  • Wholesome9
  • Hopefulness9

Humor

Some slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy5
  • Situational Comedy4
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

Fantasy, family, and growing up

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion9
  • Rewatchability9
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout direction

  • Direction9
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout score, visual style, and cinematography

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Music Composition9
  • Visual Stylization9
  • Cinematography8

Who it's for

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About

Welcome to a world where anything is possible.

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.
Studio Ghibli MagicAquatic Fantasy AdventureHeartwarming Family TaleVisually Lush AnimationChildlike WonderEnvironmental AllegoryJoyful and PlayfulIconic Joe Hisaishi ScoreFriendship Across WorldsTimeless Classic

Crew

Directed by:
Hayao Miyazaki, Kenji Imura, Ryosuke Kiyokawa
Written by:
Hayao Miyazaki
Produced by:
Toshio Suzuki, Seiji Okuda, Naoya Fujimaki
Composed by:
Joe Hisaishi, Mikio Mori, Shuji Inoue

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Ponyo

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Ponyo legally?

Netflix

Ponyo is included with a subscription to Netflix in Hungary. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Ponyo worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84/100 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 91%, and Metacritic 86). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Ponyo rated?

G

It's rated G in the United States.

How long is Ponyo?

1 h 40 min

Ponyo runs 1 h 40 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Ponyo?

Critics89
Audiences79

Not quite. Critics rate Ponyo higher (89) than audiences (79). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Ponyo a box office hit?

Budget$34 million
Box office$202 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $34 million to make and earned $202 million worldwide, 6.0 times its budget.

What language is Ponyo in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch Ponyo?

131ADAEAGALAOARATAUAZBABBBEBGBH+117

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Ponyo in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Ponyo use?

Parents as PeopleFirst-Name BasisWhen You Coming Home, Dad?Helicopter ParentsOnly Sane WomanKid-Appeal CharacterMeaningful RenameA Boy and His XVillain DecayInterspecies RomanceIris OutTears of Joyand 127 more

TV Tropes lists 139 storytelling tropes for Ponyo, including Parents as People, First-Name Basis, When You Coming Home, Dad?.