Ponyo (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 2008, Ponyo is a fantasy, family and animation film directed by Hayao Miyazaki, running about 100 minutes. “Welcome to a world where anything is possible.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Ponyo stars Yuria Nara as Ponyo (voice), Hiroki Doi as Sosuke (voice), George Tokoro as Fujimoto (voice) and Tomoko Yamaguchi as Risa (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Ponyo has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $202.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ponyo page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ponyo tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ponyo (2008)?
- In US, Ponyo is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ponyo worth watching?
- Ponyo holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, family and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Ponyo?
- Ponyo stars Yuria Nara, Hiroki Doi, George Tokoro, Tomoko Yamaguchi and Yuki Amami.
- When was Ponyo released?
- Ponyo was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.