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Ponyo

2008·Movie·G·100 min·7.8(4,835)

Welcome to a world where anything is possible.

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 in United States

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Where is Ponyo streaming around the world?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
United StatesHBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO MaxAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
IndiaNetflix
United KingdomNetflix, Netflix Kids, Netflix Standard with Ads
CanadaNetflix, Netflix Standard with AdsApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo
AustraliaNetflix, Netflix Kids, Netflix Standard with AdsApple TV Store, Fetch TV, Amazon Video
GermanyNetflix, Netflix Kids, Netflix Standard with AdsApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
FranceNetflix, Netflix Standard with AdsApple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD
SpainNetflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
BrazilNetflix, Netflix Standard with AdsApple TV Store, Amazon Video
South KoreaNetflix, Netflix Standard with Adswavve

About Ponyo

Ponyo is a 2008 Japanese-language animation, fantasy and family film directed by Hayao Miyazaki. The cast is led by Yuria Kozuki, Hiroki Doi, George Tokoro. It has a runtime of 1h 40m. Viewers rate it 7.8/10 across 4800 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max.

Ponyo was produced by Studio Ghibli, TOHO, and Nippon Television Network Corporation and made in Japan. It was released on July 19, 2008, and carries a G certification. Made on a budget of about $34 million, it went on to gross $202 million worldwide.

Director
Hayao Miyazaki
Writers
Hayao Miyazaki
Release date
July 19, 2008
OTT release
December 17, 2019
Original language
Japanese
Age rating
G
Status
Released
Country
Japan
Budget
$34 million
Box office
$202 million
Production
Studio Ghibli, TOHO, Nippon Television Network Corporation
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Ponyo cast & crew

Ponyo was directed by Hayao Miyazaki and written by Hayao Miyazaki.

The cast features 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 Kazushige Nagashima as Koichi (voice).

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Joe Hisaishi, cinematography is by Atsushi Okui, and it was produced by Toshio Suzuki and Koji Hoshino.

Is Ponyo worth watching?

Ponyo holds an audience score of 7.8/10 from 4,835 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed animation films.

At 1h 40m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy animation, fantasy, and family, Ponyo is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Ponyo

In United States, you can stream Ponyo on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, and HBO Max, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.

It first became available to stream digitally on December 17, 2019.

Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.

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Cast of Ponyo

Yuria Kozuki

Yuria Kozuki

Ponyo (voice)

Hiroki Doi

Hiroki Doi

Sosuke (voice)

George Tokoro

George Tokoro

Fujimoto (voice)

Tomoko Yamaguchi

Tomoko Yamaguchi

Risa (voice)

Yuki Amami

Yuki Amami

Gran Mamare (voice)

Kazushige Nagashima

Kazushige Nagashima

Koichi (voice)

Akiko Yano

Akiko Yano

Ponyo's Sister (voice)

Shin'ichi Hatori

Shin'ichi Hatori

Anchorman (voice)

Tokie Hidari

Tokie Hidari

Kayo (voice)

Rumi Hiiragi

Rumi Hiiragi

Young Mother (voice)

Tomoko Naraoka

Tomoko Naraoka

Yoshie (voice)

Kazuko Yoshiyuki

Kazuko Yoshiyuki

Toki (voice)

Ponyo — FAQs

Where can I watch Ponyo in United States?

Ponyo is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max in United States.

Is Ponyo on HBO Max Amazon Channel?

Yes — Ponyo is currently available on HBO Max Amazon Channel in United States.

What language is Ponyo in?

Ponyo is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Ponyo?

Ponyo runs 1 hours 40 minutes (100 minutes).

What is Ponyo rated?

Ponyo is rated G. It holds a 7.8/10 audience score from 4,835 ratings.

When did Ponyo release on OTT?

Ponyo became available digitally on December 17, 2019.

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