Pompo the Cinephile
2021, Japanese. Directed by Takayuki Hirao.
Bright lights. Big dreams. No experience.
Operating out of the movie capital "Nyallywood," Pompo has been shooting one B-grade entertainment flick after another that anyone would enjoy. One day, Pompo's "movie buff" assistant Gene spots a new script written by Pompo and is moved by its exquisite story. In a fit of passion, he proclaims, "I want to see this as a finished work in theaters as soon as possible!" However, Pompo tells him, "So you shoot this film." Thus, Gene takes on his first directing gig. Meanwhile, Natalie, an ordinary girl who just arrived in town with movie actress dreams, has been discovered by Pompo...
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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Pompo the Cinephile is streaming on Anime Times in India.
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Cast & crew
- Takayuki HiraoDirector
- Konomi KoharaJoel Davidovich 'Pompo' Pomponette (voice)
- Hiroya ShimizuGene Fini (voice)
- Rinka OtaniNatalie Woodward (voice)
- Ai KakumaMystia Lyons (voice)
- Akio OtsukaMartin Braddock (voice)
- Ryuichi KijimaAlan Gardner (voice)
- Rikiya KoyamaAlan's Boss (voice)
- Manabu SakamakiCorbett (voice)
- Mitsuru OgataJ.D. Peterzen (voice)
- Hidenari UgakiNigel (voice)
- Shinya TakahashiMiles (voice)
- Ayaka ShimizuNora (voice)
Details
- Released
- 4 June 2021
- Original title
- 映画大好きポンポさん
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Takayuki Hirao
- Box office
- $187K
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What Pompo the Cinephile is based on
Pompo the Cinephile is based on Pompo: The Cinéphile, a manga series, published by Media Factory.
Manga series
Pompo: The Cinéphile
Published by Media Factory
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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Pompo the Cinephile: quick answers
Is Pompo the Cinephile worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 98 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Pompo the Cinephile?
Pompo the Cinephile runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Does Pompo the Cinephile have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Pompo the Cinephile. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Pompo the Cinephile parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Pompo the Cinephile yet.
Which OTT platform is Pompo the Cinephile on?
Pompo the Cinephile is streaming on Anime Times in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Pompo the Cinephile?
If you liked Pompo the Cinephile, try Hanasaku Iroha the Movie: Home Sweet Home, High☆Speed!: Free! Starting Days, Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko.
Who directed Pompo the Cinephile?
Pompo the Cinephile (2021) was directed by Takayuki Hirao and stars Konomi Kohara, Hiroya Shimizu, Rinka Otani.
What is Pompo the Cinephile based on?
Pompo the Cinephile is based on Pompo: The Cinéphile, a manga series, published by Media Factory.