The animation and score is some of Ghibli’s best. The story is definitely simpler than most Ghibli movies, but that’s fine. Not all Ghibli movies need to be super deep and complex. I had a good time with this. Also it’s funny how Matt Damon in this (I watched the dub) is trying to get back home.…
2008 · ANIMATION, FANTASY, FAMILY
Ponyo
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.
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Where to watch Ponyo
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Official trailer for Ponyo, via GKIDS Films. Open on YouTube
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Editor’s note
Should you watch Ponyo?
Ponyo is a animation film from 2008. 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.
Directed by Hayao Miyazaki. Lead cast: Yuria Kozuki, Hiroki Doi, George Tokoro.
It runs 1h 40m, The current audience score is 7.8/10 across 5,048 ratings.
Worth your evening if animation is your lane.
Written by the MovieState editorial team from TMDB data (synopsis, cast, crew, runtime, ratings, certification, provider listings). Verified 2026-11-04. Read our editorial policy.
The facts
Ponyo details
- Release date
- June 28, 2009
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Genres
- Animation, Fantasy, Family
- US certification
- G
- Original language
- JA
- Budget
- $34,000,000
- Box office
- $202,404,009
- Director
- Hayao Miyazaki
At a glance: Ponyo runs 1h 40m, was directed by Hayao Miyazaki, opened in US cinemas on June 28, 2009, has 36 licensed options across 5 regions tracked here.
Exact record pages: IMDb record · TMDB record · Official site
Audience reaction
Ratings and reviews
7.8/105,053 ratings
Ponyo sits at 7.8 out of 10 from 5,053 user ratings. For context, the film's worldwide gross is $202.4M.
Scores show TMDB user ratings at the time of publishing and shift as new votes arrive.
FAQ
Ponyo — common questions
Is Ponyo worth watching?
Audiences rate it 7.8/10 from 5,048 votes. Read the editor's note above for who it suits, then check the provider page before paying.
Who directed Ponyo and who stars in it?
Directed by Hayao Miyazaki. Starring Yuria Kozuki, Hiroki Doi.
How long is Ponyo?
Ponyo runs 1h 40m.
Where can I watch Ponyo?
Official options are listed for United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, India. We only link to licensed providers and never to unlicensed streaming sites.
When was Ponyo released?
2008-07-19 (Released).
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