DVD
Ponyo
Call Number
- DVD CHILDREN/FAMILY (OSH, WSQ)
Edition
Widescreen version.
Languages
English, dubbed French or original Japanese dialogue; optional English, French, or Spanish subtitles; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.
Performers
English language voices: Cate Blanchett, Noah Cyrus, Matt Damon, Tina Fey, Frankie Jonas, Cloris Leachman, Liam Neeson, Lily Tomlin, Betty White.
Publication Information
Burbank, CA : Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment : Distributed by Buena Vista Home Entertainment, [2010]
Physical Description
2 videodiscs (103 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Audience
MPAA rating: G.
Summary
A young boy named Sosuke rescues a goldfish named Ponyo, and they embark on a fantastic journey of friendship before Ponyo's father, a powerful sorcerer, forces her to return to the sea. In her quest to become human, Ponyo stumbles upon and releases her father's magical Water of Life and triggers a gigantic storm. Now balance must be restored to the world they all cherish.
Notes
Title from container.
"Inspired by the classic Hans Christian Anderson story 'The Little Mermaid'"--Container.
Originally produced as a motion picture in 2008.
Special features: "The world of Ghibli" interactive experience: "Enter the lands:" meet the characters and hear the story of the movie; "Behind the studio:" discover the film's inspiration through documentaries, including interviews with Hayao Miyazaki; "Meet Ponyo:" introduction by the producers; storyboard presentation of the movie.