Is Ponyo good for 12 year olds?

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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What age is Ponyo good for?

Ponyo is an animated fantasy film which is superbly animated (hand drawn/watercolour) and likely to be entertaining for children, particularly between the ages of five and ten years, but also for older children and adults.
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Is Ponyo too scary?

CONTENT: IS 'PONYO' SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN? 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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Is Ponyo suitable for kids?

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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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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Why is Ponyo rated PG 13?

There's little violence, although a few scenes during and after a climactic storm may disturb the youngest viewers. Some scenes in which parents and other characters seem to be missing might also be upsetting.
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What is Ponyo rated?

The G-rated feature tells a story both simple and profound. Sosuke, a 5-year-old who lives in a house on a seaside cliff, finds a goldfish trapped in a jar on the beach. This is Ponyo.
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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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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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Can adults watch Ponyo?

Family Favorite

The love between the two kid characters is mutual from the beginning and is based on real friendship. Ponyo's father is a little scary, but Lisa is my favorite movie Mom of all time. This will be enjoyed by kids and adults alike.
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Will there be a Ponyo 2?

PONYO 2, COMING TO THEATERS IN 2019.
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Is Howl's Moving Castle OK for kids?

This movie is best suited to older children who can follow its complex plot. And although we recommend parental guidance for children aged 8-12 years because of the violence and scary scenes, the movie is likely to appeal most to this age group.
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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 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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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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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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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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Why are Ponyo's sisters so small?

Appearance. 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.
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Is Ponyo a love story?

Ponyo – A Transformational Love Story.
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Is Ponyo a silent film?

Ponyo's silent opening explores the lab of the title character's father, Fujimoto (Liam Neeson), protector of the Ocean. Ponyo (Noah Cyrus) and her sisters live inside a water bubble, safe from humans but unable to experience life firsthand.
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How old is Ponyo in Ponyo?

Like most 5-year-old's, Ponyo is a very happy and rambunctious little girl. Unlike her father, who is very apprehensive about the surface world, Ponyo is very curious about it and finds everything about surface-life fascinating, to the point where she wants to become human herself.
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