Ponyo movie poster

Ponyo

"Welcome to a world where anything is possible."

July 19, 2008 1h 40m 7.8/10 (4,658 votes)

Originally released in 2008. Ponyo is a animation/fantasy film. directed by Hayao Miyazaki.

Starring Yuria Kozuki, Hiroki Doi, and George Tokoro

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date July 19, 2008 17 years ago
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Runtime 1h 40m 100 minutes total
User Rating 7.8/10 Great (4,658 votes)
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Budget $34M Production budget
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Box Office $202.4M 6.0x return
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Language Japanese Original language
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Country Japan Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
JA
Budget
$34,000,000
Revenue
$202,404,009

Production Companies

  • Studio Ghibli
  • TOHO
  • Nippon Television Network Corporation
  • dentsu
  • Hakuhodo DY Media Partners
  • The Walt Disney Company (Japan)
  • Mitsubishi

Frequently Asked Questions

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 directed Ponyo?

Ponyo was directed by Hayao Miyazaki.

How long is Ponyo?

Ponyo has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).

When was Ponyo released?

Ponyo was released on July 19, 2008 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Ponyo?

The main cast of Ponyo includes Yuria Kozuki, Hiroki Doi, George Tokoro, Tomoko Yamaguchi, Yuki Amami.

Is Ponyo worth watching?

Ponyo has a user rating of 7.8/10 based on 4,658 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.