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...

Director: Ricard Cussó
Cast: Nick Offerman , Nina Oyama , Miranda Otto , Amy Sedaris , Jordin Sparks , Remy Hii , Mark Coles Smith , Nazeem Hussain , Mel Buttle , Bessie Holland

Genres: Animation , Family , Adventure , Comedy

Release date: 2026-01-01

Rating: 5.8

Runtime: 91minutes

Budget: 10M

Revenue: 4M

Production Companies: MIMO Studios , Like A Photon Creative , Macmillan Films , Cosmic Dino Studio , Alceon Entertainment Partners , Eclectik Vision , Screen Queensland , Sola Media , Maslow Entertainment

Reviews:

  • Chandler Koch
    The soundtrack was the highlight of the film. Unfortunately, the rest of the movie fell flat.
    Rating: 2.5

  • Mackenzie Madden
    A visual spectacle with an epic storyline. The special effects were mind-blowing.
    Rating: 4.5

  • Apollo Floyd
    An engaging and well-paced thriller. The twists were well-executed, keeping me hooked throughout.
    Rating: 4

  • Chandler Koch
    A touching and heartfelt movie. The performances felt genuine, and the story was beautiful.
    Rating: 4.5

  • Bodhi Wilson
    An intense thriller that kept me guessing until the very end. Definitely worth a watch.
    Rating: 4