Ponyo is a magically fantastical Japanese animated film written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki. This fantasy tale revolves around the life of Ponyo, a goldfish who comes to the seashore trapped in a glass jar and is set free by a five-year-old human boy, Sōsuke. Happy to be free, Ponyo affectionately licks the wound on Sōsuke’s arm and magically heals his wound while also getting a taste of human blood. This act transforms him into a human girl from a goldfish. The transformation, while sweet in the beginning, with Sōsuke as a friend to play with, soon tips the scale of ecological balance for the worst.
Here’s how you can watch and stream Ponyo via streaming services such as Netflix and HBO Max.
Is Ponyo available to watch via streaming?
Yes, Ponyo is available to watch via streaming on Netflix and HBO Max.
The fantastical and vivid storyline, along with the exploration of philosophical principles, makes this film equal parts intriguing to children as well as the adults.
The American adaptation of the movie stars the voices of many A-listers like Noah Cyrus voicing the character of Ponyo and Frankie Jonas as Sōsuke. Whereas the father of Ponyo, Fujimoto is voiced by Liam Neeson and Lisa is dubbed by Tina Fey. The Japanese version that voiced the characters is Yuuri Nara as Ponyo, Sōsuke dubbed in the voice of Hiroki Doi, Fujimoto voiced by George Tokoro and Lisa voiced by Tomoko Yamaguchi.
Watch Ponyo streaming via Netflix
Ponyo is available to watch on Netflix.
Netflix offers multiple subscription options for viewers to choose from, such as:
- 6.99 per month (standard with Ads) – This features most of the content available on the OTT platform except for a selective few. You can watch in Full HD and on two supported devices simultaneously.
- $15.49 per month (Standard) – It is the same as the previous option, but is entirely ad-free. It also allows users to download content on two supported devices.
- $22.99 per month (Premium) – This gives access to all the content available on the platform. It supports four devices at once, with Ultra HD. Users get to download content on up to six supported devices at a time.
Watch Ponyo streaming via HBO Max
Ponyo is available to watch on HBO Max.
You can watch via Max, formerly known as HBO Max by following these steps:
- Go to HBOMax.com/subscribe
- Click ‘Sign Up Now’
- Choose your plan:
- $9.99 per month or $99.99 per year (with ads)
- $15.99 per month or $149.99 per year (ad-free)
- $19.99 per month or $199.99 per year (ultimate ad-free)
- Enter your personal information and password
- Select ‘Create Account’
Max With Ads provides the service’s streaming library at a Full HD resolution, allowing users to stream on up to two supported devices at once. Max Ad-Free removes the service’s commercials and allows streaming on two devices at once in Full HD. It also allows for 30 downloads at a time to allow users to watch content offline. On the other hand, Max Ultimate Ad-Free allows users to stream on four devices at once in a 4K Ultra HD resolution and provides Dolby Atmos audio and 100 downloads.
Ponyo synopsis is as follows:
“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.”
NOTE: The streaming services listed above are subject to change. The information provided was correct at the time of writing.
