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Ponyo

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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 Go to Full Review
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. Go to Full Review
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'. Go to Full Review
Grant Watson Fiction Machine 09/28/2024
9/10
A thing of seemingly unending delight. Go to Full Review
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. Go to Full Review
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. Go to Full Review
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Zeric 4d Always a top 10. Must-see every single time. See more John M Aug 28 An absolute Ghibli Classic. A movie with heart! See more J Aug 28 Ponyo is one of our household all-time favorite movies! We took our daughter to the cinema and chose ponyo for her first movie experience. 10/10 See more Nathaniel Aug 28 I liked it very interesting See more Vickie J Aug 28 This is one of my favorite movies. It was wonderful to see it in the big screen. See more caira Aug 28 such a comfort film I LOVE See more 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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