Ponyo
崖の上のポニョ
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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Based on audience scoresWhere to stream Ponyo
Streaming now in the United States on HBO Max.
Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex.
Trailers and promos
Official English Trailer
15th Anniversary Trailer
10th Anniversary Trailer - Studio Ghibli Fest 2018 Trailer
Official Australian Trailer
Official UK Trailer
15th Anniversary Spot
Clip: Ponyo and Sosuke get a dinner surprise
Ponyo and Sōsuke Eat Ramen
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Frequently asked questions about Ponyo
Where can I watch Ponyo in the United States?
Ponyo is available to stream on HBO Max in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is Ponyo on HBO Max?
Yes. Ponyo is streaming on HBO Max in the United States.
Can I watch Ponyo for free?
Not free in the United States right now. Ponyo needs a subscription to HBO Max, or you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex.
What are the ratings for Ponyo?
Ponyo scores 7.8 on The Movie Database, 7.6 on IMDb, 84% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 78 on Metacritic.
Who stars in Ponyo?
Ponyo stars Yuria Kozuki, Hiroki Doi, George Tokoro, Tomoko Yamaguchi, and Yuki Amami. Hayao Miyazaki is the director.
How long is Ponyo?
Ponyo runs 1h 40m (100 minutes).
When did Ponyo come out?
Ponyo was released on July 19, 2008.
Which studio made Ponyo?
Ponyo was produced by Studio Ghibli, TOHO, and Nippon Television Network Corporation in Japan.
What was the budget for Ponyo?
Ponyo was made on a budget of $34,000,000.
How much did Ponyo make at the box office?
Ponyo grossed $202,404,009 worldwide, against a budget of $34,000,000.
What language is Ponyo in?
Ponyo is in Japanese, and its original title is 崖の上のポニョ.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.