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Pom Poko (1995): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

Pom Poko (1995) movie poster

Pom Poko is a 1995 animated drama directed by Isao Takahata, starring Shigeru Izumiya, Nijiko Kiyokawa and Yuriko Ishida. It runs 1 hour 59 minutes and earned $1.3 million worldwide. Critics gave it 77 on Metacritic.

worldwide gross
$1.3M
Metascore
77
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Pom Poko (1995) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 59m (119 min)
Director
Isao Takahata
Genres
Drama , Fantasy , Comedy , Animation
Original language
Japanese
Studio
Aurum Producciones
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Pom Poko About?

The premise of Pom Poko without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Driven by a deep connection to their forest home, a lively group of raccoons use their shape-shifting abilities to playfully disrupt and challenge the plans of developers who threaten to destroy their habitat. They employ clever disguises and mischievous tactics in an attempt to protect the natural world they cherish.

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Cast & crew

Pom Poko Cast

Shigeru Izumiya leads the cast, with Nijiko Kiyokawa and Yuriko Ishida. Directed by Isao Takahata; 10 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Isao Takahata

More films directed by Isao Takahata, best-rated first: Grave of the Fireflies (1988), The Tale of The Princess Kaguya, My Neighbors the Yamadas and Panda! Go Panda! (1972).

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Ratings

Pom Poko Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Pom Poko 77 on Metacritic.

Plot

Pom Poko Plot Summary

What happens in Pom Poko from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In the late 1960s Japan, a group of tanuki faces a grave danger due to a massive suburban development project named New Tama encroaching on their forest home in the Tama Hills on the outskirts of Tokyo. This project threatens to fragment their territory and deplete their resources. As the narrative unfolds in the early 1990s, amidst the burgeoning Heisei era, the situation for the tanuki worsens. With their living space shrinking and food growing scarcer each passing year, the tanuki are driven to conflict with one another over the dwindling resources. However, urged by their wise matriarch Oroku, they decide to band together and resist the impending development.

Full summary

The whole story of Pom Poko, scene by scene

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Box office

Pom Poko Box Office

Pom Poko grossed $1.3 million worldwide. $372,405 came from the US and Canada and $906,813 (71%) from the rest of the world.

1995 box office

Worldwide gross

$1.3M

US & Canada
$372.4K
International
$906.8K
US & Canada 29% Rest of the world 71%
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Pom Poko?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What is the main threat facing the tanuki in 'Pom Poko'?
Details

Pom Poko Also Known As

33 alternative titles, including “La Guerra de los Mapaches” and “The Raccoon War”.

Also known as
  • La Guerra de los Mapaches
  • The Raccoon War
  • Heisei Tanuki Gassen Ponpoko
  • 歡喜碰碰狸
  • Heisei-era Raccoon Dog War Ponpoko
  • I antepithesi ton raccoon
  • Milhemet Hadvivonim
  • Bойна тануки в периоды Хэйсэй и Помпоко
  • 百变狸猫
  • La Guerra de los Mapaches de Pompoko
  • Війна тануки в періоди Хейсей і Помпоко
  • Понпоко: Війна танукі в період Хейсей
+21 more
  • Пом поко
  • Помпоко
  • 百變狸貓
  • Pompoko
  • The Racoon War
  • 平成狸合战
  • Szopy w natarciu
  • 폼포코 너구리 대작전
  • Помпоко: Война тануки в период Хэйсэй
  • מלחמת הדביבונים
  • Pom Poko - A tanukik birodalma
  • Pom Poko: A Grande Batalha dos Guaxinins
  • 平成狸合戰
  • Büyük Rakun Savaşı
  • PomPoko: A Grande Batalha dos Guaxinins
  • Помпоко: Війна танукі в період Хейсей
  • حرب الراكون
  • ปอมโปโกะ ทานูกิป่วนโลก
  • Cuộc Chiến Gấu Trúc
  • Pom Poko: Meškėnų karas, პომ პოკო
  • Ponpoko

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Pom Poko FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Pom Poko, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Pom Poko?

Pom Poko runs 1 hour 59 minutes (119 minutes).

When was Pom Poko released?

Pom Poko was released on December 25, 1995.

Who directed Pom Poko?

Pom Poko was directed by Isao Takahata.

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Who is in the cast of Pom Poko?

Pom Poko stars Shigeru Izumiya, Nijiko Kiyokawa and Yuriko Ishida, among 10 credited actors.

How much did Pom Poko make at the box office?

Pom Poko grossed $1.3 million worldwide ($372,405 domestic, $906,813 international).

How is Pom Poko rated?

Pom Poko has 77 on Metacritic.

Does Pom Poko have a post-credit scene?

No. Pom Poko has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Pom Poko in?

The original language of Pom Poko is Japanese.

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