Pom Poko (1994)
Original title: 平成狸合戦ぽんぽこ
Pom Poko is a 1994 Japanese-language adventure movie directed by Isao Takahata, with a running time of 1h 59m. It stars Makoto Nonomura, Nijiko Kiyokawa and Shigeru Izumiya.
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.
Quick answers
What is Pom Poko about?
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.
When was Pom Poko released?
Pom Poko was released on 16 July 1994.
How long is Pom Poko?
Pom Poko runs 1h 59m.
Who made Pom Poko?
Pom Poko was directed by Isao Takahata.
Where can I watch Pom Poko?
Pom Poko is available on HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.
Where to watch Pom Poko
Stream: HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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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 as Tsurukame (voice)
- Shinchou Kokontei as Narrator (voice)
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