Porco Rosso
1992 · Movie · PG · 93 min
★ 7.8(3,878)unSUB Rating
In 1930s Italy, a lone seaplane pilot with an unusual curse takes on sky pirates who prey on ships across the Adriatic. As a new rival raises the stakes, he teams up with a talented young mechanic and reconnects with an old friend, balancing daring aerial battles with quieter moments of longing and humor.
Based on Hikōtei Jidai
Also known as Crimson Pig
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Details
- Original title
- 紅の豚
- Years
- 1992
- Release date
- 1992-07-18
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
- PG
- Runtime
- 93 min
- TMDB rating (input)
- 7.8/10 (3,878 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a breezy, romantic-tinged adventure with sky-pirate antics and heartfelt character moments, in the spirit of Kiki's Delivery Service or Castle in the Sky; Not for you if you need nonstop intensity or a tightly focused plot.
Pros: thrilling flying action; charming humor and warmth; rich interwar atmosphere | Cons: uneven mood shifts; simple, straightforward plot; lead can feel distant
Themes
- beach
- mediterranean
- italy
- fascism
- transformation
- singer
- war hero
- air pirate
- anime
- playful
- witty
- adventure
Awards & recognition
- Annecy Cristal — a Feature Film · 1993
- Annecy Cristal — a Feature Film · 1993 · nominated
Cast & crew
Shūichirō Moriyama
as Porco Rosso (voice)
Tokiko Kato
as Madame Gina (voice)
Bunshi Katsura VI
as Mr. Piccolo (voice)
Tsunehiko Kamijô
as Mamma Aiuto Boss (voice)
Akemi Okamura
as Fio Piccolo (voice)
Akio Otsuka
as Donald Curtis (voice)
Hiroko Seki
as Granny (voice)
Masayuki Inagaki
as Major Ferrarin (voice)
Reizō Nomoto
as Mamma Aiuto Gang Member (voice)
Osamu Saka
as Mamma Aiuto Gang Member (voice)
Directed by Hayao Miyazaki