

Pom Poko
“A Fantastic Tale Of Survival”
The Raccoons of the Tama Hills are being forced from their homes by the rapid development of houses and shopping malls. As it becomes harder to find food and shelter, they decide to band together and fight back. The Raccoons practice and perfect the ancient art of transformation until they are even able to appear as humans in hilarious circumstances.
Where to watch Pom Poko in United States
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Where is Pom Poko streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | Netflix | — |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Canada | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Fetch TV, Amazon Video |
| Germany | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store |
| Brazil | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| South Korea | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | wavve |
About Pom Poko
Pom Poko is a 1994 Japanese-language adventure, animation and fantasy film directed by Isao Takahata. The cast is led by Makoto Nonomura, Nijiko Kiyokawa, Shigeru Izumiya. It has a runtime of 1h 59m. Viewers rate it 7.2/10 across 1200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max.
Pom Poko was produced by Studio Ghibli and made in Japan. It was released on July 16, 1994, and carries a G certification.
- Director
- Isao Takahata
- Writers
- Isao Takahata
- Release date
- July 16, 1994
- Original language
- Japanese
- Age rating
- G
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Production
- Studio Ghibli
Pom Poko cast & crew
Pom Poko was directed by Isao Takahata and written by Isao Takahata.
The cast features Makoto Nonomura as Shoukichi (voice), Nijiko Kiyokawa as Old Fireball / Oroku (voice), Shigeru Izumiya as Gonta (voice), Norihei Miki as Seizaemon (voice), Yuriko Ishida as Kiyo (voice), and Megumi Hayashibara as Sasuke (voice).
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Manto Watanobe, cinematography is by Atsushi Okui, and it was produced by Toshio Suzuki and Hayao Miyazaki.
Is Pom Poko worth watching?
Pom Poko holds an audience score of 7.2/10 from 1,205 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed adventure films.
At 1h 59m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy adventure, animation, and fantasy, Pom Poko is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Pom Poko
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Cast of Pom Poko

Makoto Nonomura
Shoukichi (voice)

Nijiko Kiyokawa
Old Fireball / Oroku (voice)

Shigeru Izumiya
Gonta (voice)

Norihei Miki
Seizaemon (voice)

Yuriko Ishida
Kiyo (voice)

Megumi Hayashibara
Sasuke (voice)

Yumi Ichihara
Koharu (voice)

Akira Kamiya
Tamasaburo (voice)

Takehiro Murata
Bunta (voice)

Gannosuke Ashiya
Inugami Gyobu (voice)
Yanagiya Kosan
Tsurukame (voice)

Shinchou Kokontei
Narrator (voice)
Pom Poko — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Pom Poko in United States?
Pom Poko is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max in United States.
▸Is Pom Poko on HBO Max Amazon Channel?
Yes — Pom Poko is currently available on HBO Max Amazon Channel in United States.
▸What language is Pom Poko in?
Pom Poko is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Pom Poko?
Pom Poko runs 1 hours 59 minutes (119 minutes).
▸What is Pom Poko rated?
Pom Poko is rated G. It holds a 7.2/10 audience score from 1,205 ratings.











