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Ponyo - Studio Ghibli Fest 2025

  • Rated G
  • 2hr
  • 86

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Movie Info & Cast

Director:

Hayao Miyazaki

Producer:

Stephen Alpert, Toshio Suzuki

Release Date:

Aug 23, 2025

Runtime:

2hr

Synopsis

After escaping her father, Ponyo the goldfish is found washed ashore by Sosuke, a human boy. However, her wish to become human throws nature off balance. From Academy Award® winner Hayao Miyazaki, Ponyo is a whimsical and revelatory delight.

Cast

  • Tomoko Yamaguchi
  • Kazushige Nagashima
  • Yûki Amami
  • George Tokoro
  • Yuria Nara
  • Hiroki Doi
  • Rumi Hiiragi
  • Cate Blanchett
  • Matt Damon
  • Liam Neeson

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Metacritic

86
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Based on 29 Critics
7.7

USER SCORE (358)

Generally favorable reviews based on 358 Reviews
90

Though targeted at tots, Ponyo may appeal most to jaded adults thirsty for wondrous beauty and unpackaged innocence

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Metacritic review by Ronnie Scheib
Ronnie Scheib
Variety
100

Don't tell Walt Disney, but Hayao Miyazaki really holds the keys to the magic kingdom.

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Metacritic review by Lisa Schwarzbaum
Lisa Schwarzbaum
Entertainment Weekly
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