Pom Poko
1994, Japanese. Directed by Isao Takahata.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
- PG
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Pom Poko is streaming on Netflix in India.
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Cast & crew
- Isao TakahataDirector
- Makoto NonomuraShoukichi (voice)
- Nijiko KiyokawaOld Fireball / Oroku (voice)
- Shigeru IzumiyaGonta (voice)
- Norihei MikiSeizaemon (voice)
- Yuriko IshidaKiyo (voice)
- Megumi HayashibaraSasuke (voice)
- Yumi IchiharaKoharu (voice)
- Akira KamiyaTamasaburo (voice)
- Takehiro MurataBunta (voice)
- Gannosuke AshiyaInugami Gyobu (voice)
- Yanagiya KosanTsurukame (voice)
- Shinchou KokonteiNarrator (voice)
Details
- Released
- 16 July 1994
- Original title
- 平成狸合戦ぽんぽこ
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Isao Takahata
- Box office
- $44M
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Pom Poko: quick answers
Is Pom Poko worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 1,262 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Pom Poko?
Pom Poko runs 119 minutes (1h 59m).
Does Pom Poko have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Pom Poko. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Pom Poko parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Pom Poko is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Pom Poko on?
Pom Poko is streaming on Netflix in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Pom Poko?
If you liked Pom Poko, try Howl's Moving Castle, Warriors of the Wind, Stormy Night.
Who directed Pom Poko?
Pom Poko (1994) was directed by Isao Takahata and stars Makoto Nonomura, Nijiko Kiyokawa, Shigeru Izumiya.