Ponyo

1h 40m · 2008 · Directed by Hayao Miyazaki · 4.1 / 5 on Letterboxd

Ponyo (2008) runs 1h 40m, directed by Hayao Miyazaki. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

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.

Genres: Family, Fantasy, Animation

Where to watch: HBO Max (US, checked 9 July 2026)