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Ponyo
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Directed by Hayao Miyazaki. With Yuria Kozuki, Hiroki Doi, George Tokoro.
7.8/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT 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.
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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTWhen 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 curi…
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Release snapshot for Ponyo.
MoviHero lists July 19, 2008 as the release date for Ponyo. Hayao Miyazaki is the listed director. The listed cast includes Yuria Kozuki as Ponyo (voice), Hiroki Doi as Sosuke (voice), George Tokoro as Fujimoto (voice), Tomoko Yamaguchi as Risa (voice). A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateJuly 19, 2008
GenresFamily · Fantasy · Animation
Runtime1h 40m
DirectorHayao Miyazaki
CastYuria Kozuki as Ponyo (voice), Hiroki Doi as Sosuke (voice), George Tokoro as Fujimoto (voice), Tomoko Yamaguchi as Risa (voice)
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Ponyo runs 1h 40m. Allow extra time for breaks.
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The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 6/10: a middle-ground pace.
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The attention estimate is 3/10. The profile suggests a lower-demand watch, although preferences vary.
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The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 7.8/10 from 5,044 votes. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
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Pacing6/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending3/10
Scary1/10
Violence2/10
Rewatchability7/10
Attention Required3/10
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“Ponyo wants ham!”
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