badelf
6/10Adorable pro-environment, anti-development animation feature, with a hint of anti-capitalism. Eminently watchable.
Reviewed on December 13, 2024
Pom Poko(1994)
平成狸合戦ぽんぽこ
A fantastic tale of survival.
7.2(1,233)1h 59m1994-07-16
AdventureAnimationFantasy
Pom Poko Synopsis
The Raccoons of the Tama Hills are being forced from their homes by the rapid development of houses and shopping malls. As it becomes harder to find food and shelter, they decide to band together and fight back. The Raccoons practice and perfect the ancient art of transformation until they are even able to appear as humans in hilarious circumstances.
Pom Poko (1994) is a adventure, animation and fantasy film directed by Isao Takahata, released on July 16, 1994 with a runtime of 1h 59m. It stars Makoto Nonomura, Nijiko Kiyokawa, Shigeru Izumiya and Norihei Miki. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 1,233 ratings.
- Director:
- Isao Takahata
- Writers:
- Isao Takahata, Isao Takahata
- Producers:
- Toshio Suzuki
- Cinematographer:
- Atsushi Okui
- Composer:
- Manto Watanobe
- Production:
- Studio Ghibli, Tokuma Shoten, Nippon Television Network Corporation, Hakuhodo
- Revenue:
- $43,700,000
- Status:
- Released
Pom Poko (1994) Trailer
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Pom Poko Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Pom Poko.
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Studio Ghibli Fest 2018 - Pom Poko Vintage Trailer (1994)
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Official Trailer [Subtitled]
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Pom Poko Cast & Crew
Main cast
Makoto Nonomura
as Shoukichi (voice)
Nijiko Kiyokawa
as Old Fireball / Oroku (voice)
Shigeru Izumiya
as Gonta (voice)
Norihei Miki
as Seizaemon (voice)
Yuriko Ishida
as Kiyo (voice)
Megumi Hayashibara
as Sasuke (voice)
Yumi Ichihara
as Koharu (voice)
Akira Kamiya
as Tamasaburo (voice)
Takehiro Murata
as Bunta (voice)
Gannosuke Ashiya
as Inugami Gyobu (voice)
- Yanagiya Kosan
Yanagiya Kosan
as Tsurukame (voice)
Shinchou Kokontei
as Narrator (voice)
Key crew
Directed by Isao Takahata, written by Isao Takahata and Isao Takahata, produced by Toshio Suzuki.
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Pom Poko Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 1,233 ratings.
Chris Sawin
8/10Pom Poko is one of the more unique Studio Ghibli films, with a ton of unpredictable WTF moments without straying too far from its mostly family-friendly reputation as an animated film. Seek it out, embrace the ridiculousness, and witness a bunch of raccoons adapt to life’s hardships by folding and stretching their teabags like a master origamist. https://bit.ly/CoonPouch
Reviewed on March 27, 2026
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Pom Poko – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Pom Poko online?
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Pom Poko (1994) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Pom Poko?
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The main cast of Pom Poko (1994) includes Makoto Nonomura, Nijiko Kiyokawa, Shigeru Izumiya, Norihei Miki and Yuriko Ishida. The film was directed by Isao Takahata. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Pom Poko released?
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Pom Poko was released on July 16, 1994 and runs for 1h 59m.
Is Pom Poko worth watching?
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Pom Poko (1994) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 1,233 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure, animation and fantasy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Pom Poko?
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Yes. The official Pom Poko trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.