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7.6
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Critic Tasha Robinson
rated 9

...older kids and even adults are unlikely to get bored, thanks to the story’s unforced sweetness, giddy highs, and stunningly beautiful visuals. Even in the unspoiled Devonian, real life never looked this good.

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Cast & Crew

Hayao Miyazaki
Director
Tomoko Naraoka
As Yoshie (voice)
Yuki Amami
As Gran Mamare (voice)
Kazuko Yoshiyuki
As Toki (voice)
Tokie Hidari
As Kayo (voice)
John Cygan
As (English version, voice)
Shirou Saitou
As (voice)

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Ponyo, a curious and energetic young goldfish, yearns to be human and live on land with her friend Sosuke. When her father, a powerful sorcerer, tries to return her to the sea, Ponyo uses magic to become human and chaos ensues. A test is set for Sosuke to pass in order for Ponyo to remain human and restore balance to nature. Along the way, they encounter marine life from the Late Devonian period and people on boats. Will Sosuke pass the test and save Ponyo?

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Ponyo include Coraline, How to Train Your Dragon, The Secret World of Arrietty, Brave, The Polar Express, The Ghost of Lord Farquaad.

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Ponyo was released in theaters on August 14, 2009.

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Ponyo was released for streaming on September 16, 2022.