Pom Poko (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1994, Pom Poko is a fantasy, adventure and animation film directed by Isao Takahata, running about 119 minutes. “A Fantastic Tale Of Survival” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Pom Poko stars Nijiko Kiyokawa as Old Fireball / Oroku (voice), Makoto Nonomura as Shoukichi (voice), Shigeru Izumiya as Gonta (voice) and Kosan Yanagiya as Tsurukame (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Pom Poko has been warmly received by audiences.
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 Pom Poko page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pom Poko 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 Pom Poko (1994)?
- In US, Pom Poko 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 Pom Poko worth watching?
- Pom Poko holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, adventure and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Pom Poko?
- Pom Poko stars Nijiko Kiyokawa, Makoto Nonomura, Shigeru Izumiya, Kosan Yanagiya and Norihei Miki.
- When was Pom Poko released?
- Pom Poko was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.