The Pout-Pout Fish
Spreading the dreary-wearies since 2008.
Living on a rundown shipwreck, Mr. Fish one day discovers a hyperactive young sea dragon Pip – who had mistaken his home for a junkyard – pilfering his belongings. The heated argument that ensues leaves both their houses in ruin. But there is hope! Embarking on a seemingly impossible quest in search of the mythical 'Shimmer' to grant them a wish, there’s only one problem: someone else is on the hunt...
Directed by Ricard Cussó · Animation · Family · Adventure · 91 min · 2026
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Director
Ricard Cussó
Studio
MIMO Studios / Like A Photon Creative
Release
2026-01-01
Runtime
91 min
Genres
Animation, Family, Adventure, Comedy
Cast & Characters
Mr. Fish (voice)
Nick Offerman
Pip (voice)
Nina Oyama
Marin (voice)
Miranda Otto
The Pink Dolphins – Brigitta, Greta and Karina (voice)
Amy Sedaris
Shimmer (voice)
Jordin Sparks
Benji (voice)
Remy Hii
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Critical Assessment
The Pout-Pout Fish holds 5.2/10 on TMDb (16 votes). IMDb/Rotten Tomatoes/Metacritic scores will populate automatically via the site's daily refresh once available.
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of September 13, 2026
Where to Watch
United States
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on TMDb's aggregated score (5.2/10 on TMDb (16 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Pout-Pout Fish good? What are critics saying?+
The Pout-Pout Fish holds 5.2/10 on TMDb (16 votes). IMDb/Rotten Tomatoes/Metacritic scores will populate automatically via the site's daily refresh once available.
How long is The Pout-Pout Fish?+
The Pout-Pout Fish has a runtime of 91 min.
Who directed The Pout-Pout Fish?+
The Pout-Pout Fish was directed by Ricard Cussó.
Where can I watch The Pout-Pout Fish?+
The Pout-Pout Fish is available to stream, rent, or buy on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home.
Fan & Critic Buzz
The movie "The Pout-Pout Fish" received a glass-half-empty reaction from critics, who described it as lacking depth and originality. Reviewers praised the film's visuals but criticized its pacing and plot holes. However, some reviewers noted that the story had some emotional resonance and could have been more engaging with further development.
Viewer Reviews (TMDb)
"Mr. Fish" is the aptly named, glass-half-empty, gent who wants nothing more than to be left in peace to practice his daily zen amidst the comfort of his sunken trawler home. One afternoon upon returning from his shopping trip, he encounters an interloper in his living room. "Pip…
CinemaSerf · 6/10
