Piconzé (1972): cast, story & where to watch

1972 · Film · ★ 10

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Released in 1972, Piconzé is an animation, family, comedy and western film directed by Ypê Nakashima, running about 80 minutes.

What it’s about. In the small village known as Vila do Vale Verde live three great friends: the young Piconzé, the parrot Papo, and the pig Chicão. The three lead a peaceful and quiet life in the small community where they live, but one day, everything changes: Bigodão, a famous bandit from the region, attacks the town and kidnaps Maria, Piconzé's girlfriend, forcing the three friends to embark on an adventure full of dangers and excitement to rescue the girl and defeat Bigodão.

How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Piconzé sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Piconzé page.

If you liked it. Fans of Piconzé tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Piconzé (1972)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Piconzé change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Piconzé worth watching?
Piconzé holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation, family, comedy and western. Most viewers rate it highly.
When was Piconzé released?
Piconzé was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.