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Pom Poko

Play trailer Poster for Pom Poko PG Released Dec 15, 1995 1h 59m Fantasy Anime Play Trailer Watchlist
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Shape-shifting raccoons band together to save their forest homeland from the bulldozers of greedy land developers.

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Richard Whittaker Austin Chronicle Pom Poko is so delightfully weird, and jam-packed with oddities, that it's never dull, even if it is sometimes a little too disturbing for its own good. Rated: 3/5 Jun 14, 2018 Full Review Andy Webster New York Times Its ecological concerns, nuance and occasional lyricism place it squarely within the Ghibli oeuvre but not among its masterpieces. Rated: 3/5 Jan 5, 2012 Full Review Carson Timar Filmotomy Pom Poko might fly under the radar for most when it comes to the works of Studio Ghibli, but really should be considered one of their best works. Feb 12, 2022 Full Review Sergio Benítez Espinof It is a source of countless jokes, visual and verbal, which in the end make up what one would highlight in the first instance of a movie that runs at the rhythm of vertigo and whose two hours flies. [Full Review in Spanish] Aug 23, 2019 Full Review Rachel Wagner Rotoscopers It never takes itself too seriously and the animation alone is worth a watch. Rated: 6/10 Feb 6, 2019 Full Review Austin Trunick Under the Radar Pom Poko isn't regarded as one of the tent poles of the Studio Ghibli canon, though it deserves to be. Mar 7, 2018 Full Review Read all reviews

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Ry N Comically lazy shapeshifting racoons fight back by blending in and disrupting society as humans destroy their forest. Not sure I'd call it a family film with the number of testicular jokes they make. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 08/29/25 Full Review Lucas O Rating: 52%. This was a weird film. The animation was good and so was the voice acting. However, the plot was too slow for me and dragged on. I am not big into slice-of-life stories, and some of this felt like one. Also, for people who have kids, this might be a little more inappropriate than most Ghibli films. Nothing crazy, but some scenes may not be suitable for small kids. The ending was also kinda sad and unsatisfying. Their demeanor for killing humans was a bit odd as well. Some good underlying messages, but some bad ones as well. Overall, just not very entertaining and kind of all over the place. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 08/17/25 Full Review Michael H. My favorite Studio Ghibli film. Raccoon dogs with giant male parts (censored meaning)?! What more could you ask for? My wife hates this movie, but it does have a more serious undertone and ecological message for society’s expansion. A must-see for Japanese animation fans. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/15/25 Full Review Jim D This movie should be the true definition of quirky. Its unique, fun, but also unexpectedly deep and bleak. Highly recommended. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/05/25 Full Review Landon J One of the more whimsical and very enjoyable message driven Ghibli films. Very heartfelt, with a satisfying albeit not story tale ending. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 11/29/24 Full Review Psyqx S Love this movie with fun and inventive art designs with an eco friendly message Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/28/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis Shape-shifting raccoons band together to save their forest homeland from the bulldozers of greedy land developers.
Director
Isao Takahata
Producer
Toshio Suzuki, Yasuyoshi Tokuma
Screenwriter
Isao Takahata
Distributor
Walt Disney Pictures
Production Co
Hakuhodo Incorporated, NTV, Tokuma Shoten, Studio Ghibli
Rating
PG (Violence|Thematic Elements|Scary Images)
Genre
Fantasy, Anime
Original Language
Japanese
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 15, 1995, Limited
Rerelease Date (Theaters)
Nov 24, 2024
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 10, 2019
Runtime
1h 59m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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