Porco Rosso

Name: Porco Rosso
Director: Hayao Miyazaki
Genre: Family, Comedy, Animation, Adventure, Fantasy
Released: 1992-01-01
Duration: 93 min
Rating: 7.8
Cast: Shūichirō Moriyama, Tokiko Kato, Bunshi Katsura VI, Tsunehiko Kamijô, Akemi Okamura

1992Dir. Hayao Miyazaki1h 33m

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Runtime1h 33m

Released1992

Budget$9.2M

Box office$44.6M

DirectorHayao Miyazaki

About This Movie

Porco Rosso is a unique blend of whimsy and nostalgia, set against the backdrop of 1930s Italy. Miyazaki's gorgeous animation brings the Adriatic Sea to life, while the story touches on themes of loss and redemption without being overly sentimental. The pacing is leisurely, which lets you soak in the landscapes as Porco, a pig with a heart and a past, navigates air battles and personal demons. The characters are quirky, and the humor feels very much in line with Miyazaki's signature style—light yet poignant. Plus, the use of practical effects in the flying sequences adds a tactile quality that really stands out. It's a personal favorite not just for its visuals but for its depth wrapped in a light-hearted adventure.

Released in 1992, part of Studio Ghibli's catalog.Features hand-drawn animation techniques, very detailed.Won the 1993 Kodansha Manga Award for its source manga.Score composed by the renowned Joe Hisaishi.