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If your kids are anything like mine, it can be hard to persuade them to watch anything new. There are a lot of great movies in the world of Disney and Pixar, but it’s also really rewarding to introduce them to something a bit different.
With that in mind, Ponyo is a great entryway to the delightful animation outside of Disney+.
It’s a gentle story, without any bad guys. Admittedly, Ponyo’s father – a David Bowie-esque underwater sorcerer, voiced in the English version by Liam Neeson – chases his runaway daughter. But he’s not exactly a villain, just a loving father who doesn’t always get it right. At least, that’s how I explained it to my kids.
date: 2026-02-10 13:06:00
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