Ponyo

Name: Ponyo
Director: Hayao Miyazaki
Genre: Animation, Fantasy, Family
Released: 2008-07-19
Rating: 7.7

July 19, 2008· 1h 40m

Animation Fantasy Family

Directed by

Hayao Miyazaki

Cast

Yuria Kozuki Hiroki Doi George Tokoro Tomoko Yamaguchi Yuki Amami Kazushige Nagashima +19 more ↓

Cinemagraphs Score7.7

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.

Audience Sentiment

Overall7.7

1 — Hated it5 — Neutral10 — Masterpiece

Critics

8+ Great

6-8 Good

<6 Poor

17 reviews·Last updated 2d ago

Peak Moment

Ponyo breaks free and the tsunami

9.1at 46m

Lowest Moment

Ponyo gets tired and changes back

6.5at 1h 14m

Biggest Swing

The dramatic jump from the visually spectacular tsunami sequence (9.1) to the more plothole-ridden middle section where Ponyo reverts to fish form (6.5)

Ponyo receives widespread praise for its stunning hand-drawn animation and pure-hearted charm, with critics consistently highlighting the breathtaking water effects and Miyazaki's masterful portrayal of childhood. While some reviewers noted the story's simplicity and lack of dramatic conflict compared to other Ghibli works, most found the film's infectious joy and visual splendor more than compensated for its straightforward narrative.

17 reviews analyzed|Sources: Guardian, Imdb, Tmdb