Ponyo
2008, Japanese. Directed by Hayao Miyazaki.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
- G
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Worth the Hype
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7.8/10 from 5,056 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Ponyo
Ponyo is streaming on Netflix in India.
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Cast & crew
- Hayao MiyazakiDirector
- Yuria KozukiPonyo (voice)
- Hiroki DoiSosuke (voice)
- George TokoroFujimoto (voice)
- Tomoko YamaguchiRisa (voice)
- Yuki AmamiGran Mamare (voice)
- Kazushige NagashimaKoichi (voice)
- Akiko YanoPonyo's Sister (voice)
- Shin'ichi HatoriAnchorman (voice)
- Tokie HidariKayo (voice)
- Rumi HiiragiYoung Mother (voice)
- Tomoko NaraokaYoshie (voice)
- Kazuko YoshiyukiToki (voice)
Details
- Released
- 19 July 2008
- Original title
- 崖の上のポニョ
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Hayao Miyazaki
- Budget
- $34M
- Box office
- $202M
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Ponyo: quick answers
Is Ponyo worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.8/10 from 5,056 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Ponyo?
Ponyo runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Does Ponyo have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Ponyo. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Ponyo parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Ponyo is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Ponyo on?
Ponyo is streaming on Netflix in India. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like Ponyo?
If you liked Ponyo, try Arrietty, My Neighbor Totoro, Kiki's Delivery Service.
Who directed Ponyo?
Ponyo (2008) was directed by Hayao Miyazaki and stars Yuria Kozuki, Hiroki Doi, George Tokoro.