Ponyo(2008)
“Welcome to a world where anything is possible.”
Overview
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.
Director
Hayao Miyazaki
Studio
Studio Ghibli
Budget
$34M
Revenue
$202M
Cast
Yuria Kozuki
as Ponyo (voice)
Hiroki Doi
as Sosuke (voice)
George Tokoro
as Fujimoto (voice)
Tomoko Yamaguchi
as Risa (voice)
Yuki Amami
as Gran Mamare (voice)
Kazushige Nagashima
as Koichi (voice)
Akiko Yano
as Ponyo's Sister (voice)
Shin'ichi Hatori
as Anchorman (voice)
Tokie Hidari
as Kayo (voice)
Rumi Hiiragi
as Young Mother (voice)
Tomoko Naraoka
as Yoshie (voice)
Kazuko Yoshiyuki
as Toki (voice)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2008
Runtime
1h 40m
Language
Japanese
Rating
7.8 / 10
Budget
$34M
Box Office
$202M
Production Companies
Studio Ghibli • TOHO • Nippon Television Network Corporation
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Ponyo?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Ponyo (2008).
What is Ponyo about?▼
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.
Who directed Ponyo?▼
Ponyo was directed by Hayao Miyazaki and released in 2008. It is a animation, fantasy, family film.
How long is Ponyo?▼
Ponyo has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
Who stars in Ponyo?▼
The cast of Ponyo includes Yuria Kozuki as Ponyo (voice), Hiroki Doi as Sosuke (voice), George Tokoro as Fujimoto (voice), Tomoko Yamaguchi as Risa (voice), Yuki Amami as Gran Mamare (voice) and more.
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