What age is ponyo suitable for?

Ponyo is an animated fantasy movie. It is superbly animated using hand-drawings and watercolours. The movie is likely to be entertaining for children, particularly from 5-7 years, but also for older children and adults.
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Is Ponyo OK for a 3 year old?

Fine for kids!

He flinched when he saw sosuke cut himself on glass. Yet again, blood wasn't too long. He danced to the song and it was adorable. He loved the movie and I feel it's suitable for all ages but it just depends on the kid.
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Is Ponyo family friendly?

Parents need to know that Ponyo, a stunning adventure from anime master Hayao Miyazaki, is one of his most kid-friendly films to date, with memorable characters and positive messages.
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Is Ponyo sexist?

Although Acthas argued that Andersen's original tale is less sexist than Disney's rendition, Ponyo proves to be a specifically feminist text, especially when viewed through the lens of a feminist ethics of care.
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Is Ponyo okay for toddlers?

The movie is likely to be entertaining for children, particularly from 5-7 years, but also for older children and adults. Younger children will find the movie's lead characters (Sosuke and Ponyo) both likable and inspiring.
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Does Ponyo have a sad ending?

As always, there's a happy ending and Ponyo ends the movie as a human. The way Ponyo was animated really makes the story feel complete. The animators reach into the fun, playful energy that's set up through the movie to make some really cool looking movements.
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Can kids watch Ghibli?

Look no further than the delightful films of Studio Ghibli. They're the perfect thing to watch with your kids – they'll love them, and you won't feel like your brain is turning into a delicately-kneaded mush by watching them.
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Is there violence in Ponyo?

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There is no deliberate interpersonal violence in this movie, but several scenes where the characters are hurt or in peril, including: while trying to escape a trawling fishing net, Ponyo becomes trapped in a glass jar.
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Is Spirited Away appropriate for a 3 year old?

I recommend this movie for everyone ages 11 and up. It's probably OK for younger kids, depending on your kids, but I highly recommend that you watch it with them, and I wouldn't go below 7 or 8.
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Is Ponyo worth watching?

I loved it. It's probably my favorite Miyazaki film, and that's saying a lot. It's just so pleasing to look at, and such an uplifting film. I was worried about how it was aimed at children a lot more than his earlier films, but I think it ended up being more beneficial than anything.
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What age are Studio Ghibli movies for?

It's a flick that's great for all ages and at any age. It captures the magic of childhood and the bonds of family in a simple tale that will dazzle your whole family. But be warned, once you watch one Studio Ghibli movie, you may want to binge them all.
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What does Ponyo's dad do?

Fujimoto (フジモト , Fujimoto) is a character in the film, Ponyo. He is a researcher and father to Ponyo and her sisters and mate to Granmamare. He commands an underwater boat called the "Basking Shark" and resides in an underwater harbor.
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Does Netflix have Ponyo?

Watch all you want.
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Why is Ponyo so much bigger than her sisters?

Later in the film, due to Fujimoto's released potions, they too grow in size and number, fully transforming from girls resembling the size and hair length of Granmamare to immense fish made of ocean waves. They are reverted to their original forms after Granmamare appears to the women of the retirement home.
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Is ponyo scary?

The main concern that adults may have about 'Ponyo' relates to a few scares and some scenes of emotional distress. Ponyo's father, Fujimoto, is a powerful wizard who loves his daughter but is frustrated by her attempts to become human.
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Which Studio Ghibli movies are kid friendly?

Kid-Friendly Studio Ghibli Films

"Ponyo," about a fish-girl who falls in love with a human boy. "The Cat Returns," about a girl who saves a cat-prince and is offered his hand in marriage. "Spirited Away," about a girl who enters a magical world and discovers how brave she is.
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Is Spirited Away appropriate for 10 year olds?

Spirits and Monsters

He said it was "spooky" (a good thing) and watched it twice over the course of a week. He now says it's one of his favorite movies. It is thematically complicated and visually stunning. It is not appropriate for all young children.
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What's the saddest Studio Ghibli movie?

Grave of the Fireflies (1988)

The ending of this film is by far the saddest and most emotionally taxing out of all the Ghibli films, if not also one of the saddest films ever made.
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What does Ponyo mean in English?

Meaning:Soft, squishy.
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Are Ponyo and Sosuke in love?

Sōsuke (さすけ, Sosuke) is one of the main protagonists of the film Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea directed by Hayao Miyazaki. He is the son of Koichi and Lisa, as well as Ponyo's lover.
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What should I watch after Ponyo?

Movies to watch after Ponyo (2008).
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17 Movies Like Ponyo (2008)
  • Wolf Children, 2012. ...
  • Spirited Away, 2001. ...
  • Princess Mononoke, 1997, 1999. ...
  • The Triplets of Belleville, 2003. ...
  • Kiki's Delivery Service, 1989. ...
  • Whisper of the Heart, 1995. ...
  • Perfect Blue, 1997. ...
  • The Secret of Kells, 2009.
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Is Whisper of the Heart OK for kids?

Parents need to know that this sweet, romantic coming-of-age anime explores universal themes of first love, awkward crushes, and discovering the life passions that will appeal to older tweens as well as teens and adults.
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Can a five year old watch Spirited Away?

Not only is it an epic and surreal adventure, but the animation is detailed and visually spectacular. But because of its extremely complex storyline, long length and scary themes, it's better suited to older children. Younger children might find it both disturbing and boring.
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