Luca
A little courage. A whole summer.
PGPICK SELECTION08
LITTLE DREAMERS · BIG FEELINGS
Ponyo.
The sea makes a new friend.
A little fish escapes her underwater home and befriends a boy who lives beside the sea. Her wish to become human upsets the balance of nature, sending the two children on an extraordinary journey through a transformed coastline.
View film informationWhy it’s a little special
Hand-drawn waves, simple meals, and delighted children make the magic feel close to everyday life. A lovely choice for families who enjoy wonder more than conventional villains.
BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY
Know the story.
Know your little people.
A powerful storm, flooding, separation from a parent, and a child in apparent danger. Magical transformations and an imposing underwater father may unsettle some viewers.
Our notes are a starting point, not an age recommendation. G and PG films can still include intense moments. You know your family best.
BEHIND THE SCENES
The little details.
- Directed by
- Hayao Miyazaki
- Starring
- George Tokoro, Yuki Amami, Rumi Hîragi, Kazushige Nagashima, Tomoko Yamaguchi, Yuria Kozuki, Hiroki Doi, Tomoko Naraoka
Cast shown is the original Japanese voice cast. - Written by
- Hayao Miyazaki
- Produced by
- Toshio Suzuki
- Release date
- July 19, 2008
- Runtime
- 100 minutes
- Genre
- Animation, Family, Fantasy
- Studio
- Studio Ghibli
- Language
- Japanese; English dub available
LIGHTS DOWN. SNACKS READY.
Make a night of it.
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Film facts: Apple TV US film listing · additional source . Checked 2026-10-17. Parent notes and recommendations by PG Pick. Artwork belongs to its respective studio.