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Ponyo (2008)

Movie 1h 40m ★ 7.8/10

Good for tonight if you want to: blow my mind, family night

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Released in 2008, Ponyo is an animation, family and fantasy movie. It is directed by Hayao Miyazaki. The cast includes Rumi Hiiragi, Shin'ichi Hatori and Kazuko Yoshiyuki. The running time is 1h 40m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.8 out of 10.

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.

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Questions about Ponyo

What genre is Ponyo?
Ponyo is categorised as Animation, Family, Fantasy.
Who stars in Ponyo?
Rumi Hiiragi, Shin'ichi Hatori, Kazuko Yoshiyuki, Yuki Amami, Yuria Kozuki appear in the main cast.
Who directed Ponyo?
Hayao Miyazaki directed Ponyo.
How long is Ponyo?
Ponyo runs for 1h 40m (100 minutes).
Is Ponyo worth watching?
It holds an audience score of 7.8/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
Where can I watch Ponyo?
Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.

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