The Pout-Pout Fish

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The Pout-Pout Fish

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The Pout-Pout Fish is the hilarious and heartwarming story of an unlikely duo: Mr. Fish (Offerman) a pouty introvert and Pip (Oyama) an energetic sea dragon, who embark on a daunting quest to find a legendary fish to grant their wish to save their homes.

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Peter Travers

The Travers Take

Mar 20

2.5/4

This animated tale of a grumpy finboy is as bland as blueberries, yet some wonder if sad Mr. Fish can inspire suicidal thoughts. Nah. Positive messaging swims will all these fishes.

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Randy Myers

San Jose Mercury News

Mar 19

3/4

“The Pout-Pout Fish” takes full advantage of the underwater population and has a clever-enough screenplay and a terrific vocal performance from Amy Sedaris as a trio of dolphins who aren’t as nice as they look.

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Candice McMillan

Seattle's Child

2d

While the film aims to expand the hero’s journey and liven it with new characters, action, and plot, it muddies the wonder and whimsy of the source material, complicating a story lauded for its simple, emotional tenderness.

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Leo Brady

AMovieGuy.com

Mar 27

1.5/4

Instead of leaving the theater uplifted, young audiences may find themselves wearing the same pout-pout expression as its main character- and not in a charming way.

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Carla Hay

Culture Mix

Mar 25

An enjoyable but not spectacular animated film about an ocean pout fish and a sea dragon teaming up to find a Siamese fighting fish, who can reportedly grant wishes. The movie's depiction of underwater life is vibrant despite a formulaic story.

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Sarah Vincent

Sarah G Vincent Views

Mar 22

While the film has many great characters and lessons, when it diverts focus from the main pair, it tends to bring momentum to a screeching halt. If you can hang in there, it will be rewarding but drink coffee.

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Eileen

17h

It was cute with a nice moral.

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Patti

2d

It was good at depicting the anxiety around loneliness and how we need each other and everyones unique gifts.

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Molly

2d

Maggie liked the fish, the baby fish, chaos. I (the parent) thought it was a really cute movie esp for toddlers. Easy to follow along and while predictable, it was very entertaining for my 3 year old.

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BETTY R

2d

Very cute. Younger kids will really enjoy this.

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Ian C

3d

The movie carried a great story throughout. I would easily see it again.

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Teresa

3d

It was a cute movie. My (5 y/o granddaughter liked it. I also enjoyed it.

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Ricard Cussó

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Rio Harrington

Director

Nick Offerman

Mr. Fish

Jordin Sparks

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Amy Sedaris

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Miranda Otto

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Synopsis

The Pout-Pout Fish is the hilarious and heartwarming story of an unlikely duo: Mr. Fish (Offerman) a pouty introvert and Pip (Oyama) an energetic sea dragon, who embark on a daunting quest to find a legendary fish to grant their wish to save their homes.

Director: Ricard Cussó, Rio Harrington
Screenwriter: Elie Choufany, Deborah Diesen, Elise Allen, Elise Allen, Elie Choufany, Dominic Morris
Distributor: Viva Kids
Production Co: Like A Photon Creative
Rating: PG
Genre: Kids & Family, Comedy, Adventure, Animation
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 20, 2026, Wide
Runtime: 1h 29m
Sound Mix: Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Digital 2.39:1