Porco Rosso (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 1992, Porco Rosso is a comedy, adventure, family and animation film directed by Hayao Miyazaki, running about 93 minutes. “A pig's got to fly.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In Italy in the 1930s, sky pirates in biplanes terrorize wealthy cruise ships as they sail the Adriatic Sea. The only pilot brave enough to stop the scourge is the mysterious Porco Rosso, a former World War I flying ace who was somehow turned into a pig during the war. As he prepares to battle the pirate crew's American ace, Porco Rosso enlists the help of spunky girl mechanic Fio Piccolo and his longtime friend Madame Gina.
Who’s in it. Porco Rosso stars Shûichirô Moriyama as Kurenai no Buta (voice), Tokiko Kato as Jina-sama (voice), Bunshi Katsura as Pikkoro-oyaji (voice) and Tsunehiko Kamijō as Manmayuto no shachô (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Porco Rosso 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 Porco Rosso page.
If you liked it. Fans of Porco Rosso tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Porco Rosso (1992)?
- In US, Porco Rosso 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 Porco Rosso worth watching?
- Porco Rosso holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, adventure, family and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Porco Rosso?
- Porco Rosso stars Shûichirô Moriyama, Tokiko Kato, Bunshi Katsura, Tsunehiko Kamijō and Akemi Okamura.
- When was Porco Rosso released?
- Porco Rosso was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.