

Ponyo
“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.
Where to watch Ponyo in United States
Click a service to open Ponyo there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Ponyo 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 Kids, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Canada | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Kids, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Fetch TV, Amazon Video |
| Germany | Netflix, Netflix Kids, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Brazil | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| South Korea | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | wavve |
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
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
Ponyo (voice)

Hiroki Doi
Sosuke (voice)

George Tokoro
Fujimoto (voice)

Tomoko Yamaguchi
Risa (voice)

Yuki Amami
Gran Mamare (voice)

Kazushige Nagashima
Koichi (voice)

Akiko Yano
Ponyo's Sister (voice)

Shin'ichi Hatori
Anchorman (voice)

Tokie Hidari
Kayo (voice)

Rumi Hiiragi
Young Mother (voice)

Tomoko Naraoka
Yoshie (voice)

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.











