# Where to Watch Porco Rosso

**Porco Rosso puts a pig-faced former fighter ace at the controls of a brisk adventure with a distinctly weary streak. Netflix and Max are the legal streaming services listed for the movie, although which one carries it depends on your region. Released in 1992, this Studio Ghibli film runs for 93 minutes and balances buoyant aerial confrontations with dry comedy and restrained romance. The flying is lively, but the lasting pull comes from watching a gifted pilot who keeps other people at a distance. It is a strong pick for viewers who want action without a sprawling quest, or a romance shaped by regret rather than grand declarations.**

## Where to Watch

- [Max](https://www.max.com/movies/06951f7d-ecd0-4bc0-8cfa-867e3b443cb2)
- [Max](https://www.max.com/movies/53201926-f79e-44ff-8667-a1cb771adadf)
- [Netflix](https://www.netflix.com/title/70019060)

Netflix and Max divide availability by region. Check the catalog for your location before settling in, since a listing on one service elsewhere does not guarantee the same access where you live.

## Synopsis

A former fighter ace lives apart from society and earns his keep chasing sky pirates above the Adriatic. A mysterious curse has given him the face of a pig, yet it has done nothing to diminish his ability in a seaplane. His solitary routine is disrupted when a daring rival contests his reputation in the air and someone from his past draws closer to the life he has tried to avoid. Porco Rosso follows the ensuing pursuit without losing sight of its withdrawn pilot. Fast aerial clashes bring energy and humor, while quieter moments reveal how much easier he finds engines and open sky than human attachment. The premise stays playful even as the drama considers the emotional weight carried by a veteran.

## Fast Facts

- **Format:** MOVIE
- **Episodes:** 1
- **Premiered:** 1992
- **Studio:** Studio Ghibli
- **Score:** 7.8

## If You Liked This

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## FAQ

### Where can I legally watch Porco Rosso?

Netflix and Max are the services listed for Porco Rosso. Their catalogs differ by region, so check both in your location rather than assuming that a listing from another country applies to you.

### Do I need to watch anything before Porco Rosso?

No prior viewing is required because Porco Rosso tells a self-contained story. Start with the movie and you will have every piece of context the story expects.

### Is Porco Rosso a good family movie?

The comedy and aerial adventure give younger viewers an accessible way into the movie. Its drama about a withdrawn veteran, along with the understated romance, is likely to carry extra weight for older viewers.

### How long is Porco Rosso, and is it finished?

Porco Rosso is a finished movie released in 1992, with a runtime of 93 minutes. It has one complete installment, so there is no season division or following episode to plan around.