Ponyo

In English on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday.
In Japanese with English subtitles on Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday.

Dir. Hayao Miyazaki. Japan. 2008, 103 mins. DCP. Five-year-old Sosuke lives in a high cliffside house overlooking the sea. One morning while playing on the rocky beach, Sosuke rescues Ponyo, a half-fish, half-human creature who is fascinated by the boy. Sosuke’s world is turned upside down when Ponyo decides to become human. Wild storms flood the land, ancient fish appear in the sea, and magic overtakes the ordinary. In Miyazaki’s loose adaptation of the Little Mermaid fairy tale, with its wondrous vision of life underwater, there are no evil villains to vanquish, only a tender balance to be reached amongst two little kids, two mothers, a wizard, and a small village by the sea.

Rated G; recommended for ages 5+

Tickets are included with general admission (purchase here and request a ticket when you arrive). Tickets for just the film are also available: $15 / $11 senior and students / $9 youth (ages 3–17) / free for MoMI members at the Senior/Student level and above. Order tickets. Please pick up tickets at the Museum’s admissions desk upon arrival. All seating is general admission. Review safety protocols before your visit.