Young boy and goldfish embark on fantastic journey. DVD Year 2009 Theatrical Release 2009-08-14 Video Release 2010-03-02 Studio Studio Ghibli Genre Family MPAA Rating G Color Color Runtime 90 Animated Animated Full Synopsis Welcome to a world where anything is possible! Academy Award-winning director Hayao Miyazaki 2002, Best Animated Feature, Spirited Away and legendary filmmaker John Lasseter together with Disney bring to life a heartwarming and imaginative telling of Hans Christian Andersen's classic fairy tale The Little Mermaid. Plus, this 2-disc DVD and Blu-ray includes never-before-seen bonus features that take you on a journey deep into the film's enchanted world. A young boy named Sosuke rescues a goldfish named Ponyo, and they embark on a fantastic journey of friendship and discovery before Ponyo's father, a powerful sorcerer, forces her to return to her home in the sea. In defiance, Ponyo releases the magical water of life, and chaos reigns until balance is restored to the world they cherish. Ponyo will delight your family with its magnificent animation and timeless story. Director Hayao Miyazaki Cast Hayao Miyazaki; Noah Cyrus voice ; Matt Damon voice ; Tina Fey voice ; Cate Blanchett voice ; Liam Neeson voice ; Betty White voice ; Lily Tomlin voice ; Cloris Leachman voice ; Frankie Jonas voice ; Jennessa Rose voice