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Director:

Ricard Cussó

Producer:

Nadine Bates, Madeira Ginley, Kristen Souvlis

Writer:

Elise Allen, Elie Choufany, Deborah Diesen

Release Date:

Mar 20, 2026

Runtime:

1hr 32m

Synopsis

Two aquatic misfits embark on an impossible journey to save their home.

Cast

  • Nick Offerman
  • Miranda Otto
  • Amy Sedaris
  • Mark Coles Smith
  • Remy Hii
  • Nina Oyama
  • Jordin Sparks
  • Bessie Holland
  • Nazeem Hussain
  • Andrew Buchanan
Moviegoers are saying
This Australian animated film featuring Nick Offerman has polarized audiences with its bizarre blend of children's entertainment and unexpectedly complex themes, including a controversial Israel-Palestine subplot. While some viewers praise its visual effects and originality, most find themselves questioning their life choices in empty theaters where the entertainment value comes more from fellow moviegoers than the screen.
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  • Mar 20, 2026

    I kid you not, I saw a drug deal happen in the theater. No one else was there, I was in the back. Two guys came in, exchanged baggies then ran off. Shoulda asked if they had spare whatever the hell that was.

    449 Likes
    Eljohn
    Eljohn
    Mar 7, 2026

    okay so this was about israel

    275 Likes
    denis
    denis
    Mar 7, 2026

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    Ricardo
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    Mar 23, 2026

    best movie theater experience i’ve had since sneaks! simply incredible. my only complaint is that they didn’t play the ah puh tuh puh tuh trailer before it. my friend laura and i were really looking forward to that

    123 Likes
    jeaba
    jeaba
    Mar 22, 2026

    The Pout-Pout Fish is real and he's holding my family hostage.

    118 Likes
    Aaron Bartuska
    Aaron Bartuska
    Mar 21, 2026

    Never thought I’d see an Australian animated movie starring Nick Offerman that has a subplot about the Israel Palestine conflict, but here we are  2026 On the Silver Screen 2026, My Year In Movies

    92 Likes
    Ron Frear
    Ron Frear
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    Mar 20, 2026

    just watch finding nemo 15

    88 Likes
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    Mar 25, 2026

    AMC A-List has taken me places I wouldn’t even go with a gun

    86 Likes
    ASAPGVN
    ASAPGVN
    Mar 22, 2026

    I felt bad for all the parents that had to bring their kids to watch this trash movie, and then I felt even worse for myself for being 30 with no kids no b*tches and still being here for this dumb ahh movie

    75 Likes
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    The Pout-Pout Fish

    It’s a cute movie with a great cast but it does fall a little short at times. I do think some of the humor was wonderful though!

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    Cinematic Joshua
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    An Animated Adventure that fishes for light chuckles with a bunch of colorful characters that don’t really land.

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    Kasey Stucky
    Kasey Stucky disliked
    The Pout-Pout Fish

    Not my favorite. Everyone telling him to smile drove me nuts and the starfish really creeped me out

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  • Saiza
    Saiza disliked
    The Pout-Pout Fish

    It wasn’t good like at all, nothing like the books.

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    madli
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    Kinda mid ja vaga predictable plot kahjuks

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    Cayden Marks
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    Very good message

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    Idk23 liked
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    Cute movie

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    5/5⭐️

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    Cute

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Pout-Pout Fish (2026) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as PG (Parental Guidance Suggested). It's generally considered a family-friendly movie.
How long is The Pout-Pout Fish (2026)?
The movie is 1hr 32min long.
What's The Pout-Pout Fish (2026) about?
Two aquatic misfits embark on an impossible journey to save their home.
Who's the cast of The Pout-Pout Fish (2026)?
  • Nick Offerman as Mr. Fish
  • Miranda Otto
  • Amy Sedaris
  • Mark Coles Smith as Hector
  • Remy Hii
  • Nina Oyama
  • Jordin Sparks as Shimmer
  • Bessie Holland as Baz
  • Nazeem Hussain as Archie
  • Andrew Buchanan as Red Starfish
Who's the director behind The Pout-Pout Fish (2026)?
Ricard Cussó directed The Pout-Pout Fish (2026).
Who produced The Pout-Pout Fish (2026)?
Nadine Bates, Madeira Ginley and Kristen Souvlis produced The Pout-Pout Fish (2026).
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