Ponyo [videorecording] / Studio Ghibli [and others] present ; a Studio Ghibli production ; English language screenplay by Melissa Matheson ; produced by Toshio Suzuki ; original story and screenplay written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki.
A young boy named Sosuke rescues a goldfish named Ponyo, and they embark on a fantastic journey of friendship and discovery before Ponyo's father, a powerful sorcerer, forces her to return to her home in the sea. Ponyo's desire to be human upsets the delicate balance of nature and triggers a gigantic storm. Only Ponyo's mother, a beautiful sea goddess, can restore nature's balance and make Ponyo's dreams come true.
Record details
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (103 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Publisher: [United States] : GKIDS, [2017]
- Copyright: ©2008
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- Bonus features: feature-length storyboards, "Behind the microphone," "The five geniuses who created Ponyo," interviews with Hayao Miyazaki and Toshio Suzuki, theme song press conference, music video, opening event at Hibiya Scala-Za TheatreWide screen presentation (1.85:1).
- Creation/Production Credits Note:
- Music by Joe Hisaishi.
- Participant or Performer Note:
- Cate Blanchett, Noah Cyrus, Matt Damon, Tina Fey, Frankie Jonas, Cloris Leachman, Liam Neeson, Lily Tomlin, Betty White.
- Target Audience Note:
- MPAA Rating: G.
- System Details Note:
- Blu-ray, region A, requires Blu-ray player for viewing; DTS-HD 5.1, Dolby digital 5.1.
- Language Note:
- English, French or Japanese dialogue; optional English or French subtitles; optional subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH).
Search for related items by subject
- Subject:
- Boys > Conduct of life > Drama.
Fathers and daughters > Drama.
Friendship > Drama.
Goddesses > Drama.
Goldfish > Drama.
Human-animal relationships > Drama. - Genre:
- Action and adventure films.
Animated films.
Fantasy films.
Feature films.
Fiction films.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
