# Where to Watch Ponyo

**Ponyo streams on Max and Netflix, and it's Studio Ghibli's most joyful film for little kids: a goldfish princess who tastes the human world and decides she wants to become a girl. Hand-drawn, hand-painted magic bursting with color and heart.**

## Where to Watch

- [Max](https://www.max.com/movies/cb37168b-290a-4e59-bf82-1b1a7f75b6ae)
- [Max](https://www.max.com/movies/fac01140-58d6-4b7f-be8e-5116a1ff78bc)
- [Netflix](https://www.netflix.com/title/70106454)

Max and Netflix both stream Ponyo in vivid HD with subs and a family-friendly English dub. It's the gentlest Ghibli film, ideal for the youngest viewers, so pick whichever you have.

## Synopsis

A curious goldfish escapes the ocean, is rescued by a five-year-old boy named Sosuke, and promptly falls in love with him and with life on land, naming herself Ponyo. Her longing to become human throws the natural world out of balance, summoning storms and rising seas, and only the bond between the two children can set things right. Loosely riffing on The Little Mermaid, it's a bright, exuberant fable about love, nature, and childlike wonder.

## Fast Facts

- **Format:** MOVIE
- **Episodes:** 1
- **Premiered:** 2008
- **Studio:** studio ghibli inc.
- **Score:** 7.9

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## FAQ

### Where can I watch Ponyo?

It streams on Max and Netflix, subbed and with an English dub.

### Is Ponyo suitable for toddlers and young children?

Yes. It's the most kid-friendly film in the Ghibli catalog.

### Do I need to watch other Ghibli films first?

No. It's completely standalone.