Ponyo
GUnited States rating20081h 40mAnimation, Fantasy, Family
A young boy finds a magical fish and takes her in to care for her. As the fish tries to become human, the two friends must navigate a changing world and a magical imbalance in nature. It is a gentle story about the bond between a boy and his unusual new friend.
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A young boy finds a magical fish and takes her in to care for her. As the fish tries to become human, the two friends must navigate a changing world and a magical imbalance in nature. It is a gentle story about the bond between a boy and his unusual new friend.
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What's in it
- Scary
- Some
- Violence
- None
- Language
- None
- Rude humour
- None
- Sad themes
- Mild
- Pace
- Gentle
- The film features long scenes and a gentle flow that allows the story and scenery to breathe. Estimated
Scary moments
- Approx.ScaryA massive tsunami caused by magical imbalance creates a chaotic scene in the town.
- Approx.SomeThe father character warns the boy about the dangerous imbalance of nature.
Talk about it after
- 1How did Sōsuke show he was a good friend to Ponyo?
- 2How did you feel about Ponyo's choice to become human?
- 3What did you think about the way the magic changed the world around them?
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