Big Fish & Begonia (2016)
Kernel Score: 83% · 479 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Animation, Adventure, Fantasy
Released: 2016-07-08
Runtime: 101 minutes
Where to watch Big Fish & Begonia
- Stream: Crunchyroll
- Free with ads: The Roku Channel
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Beyond the human realm, there is a magical race of beings who control the tides and the changing of the seasons. One of these beings, a young girl named Chun, seeks something more—she wants to experience the human world! At sixteen, she finally gets her chance and transforms into a dolphin in order to explore the world that has her fascinated. But she soon discovers that it's a dangerous place and nearly gets killed in a vortex. Luckily, her life is spared when a young boy sacrifices himself to save her. Moved by his kindness and courage, she uses magic to bring him back to life only to learn that this power comes at a serious price. On a new adventure, she’ll have to make her own sacrifices in order to protect his soul until it is ready to return to the human world.
Big Fish & Begonia parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that this PG-13 animated fantasy involves self-sacrifice, danger, and a boy's death and magical resurrection.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Includes a near-death vortex scene and a boy's self-sacrifice that leads to his death.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Liang Xuan
Cast
- Ji Guanlin as Chun (voice)
- Pan Shulan as Old Chun (voice)
- Su Shangqing as Qiu (voice)
- Timmy Xu as Kun (voice)
- King Shih-Chieh as Ling Po (voice)
- Jiu'er as Kun's Sister (voice)
- Xang Yuanyuan as Feng (voice)
- Xue Lifang as Chun's Father (voice)
- Ajie as Zi Chisong (voice)
- Yang Ting as Rat Woman (voice)
Big Fish & Begonia FAQ
Is Big Fish & Begonia good?
Big Fish & Begonia has an 83% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 479 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Big Fish & Begonia?
In the US you can stream Big Fish & Begonia on Crunchyroll, watch it free with ads on The Roku Channel and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Big Fish & Begonia OK for kids?
Big Fish & Begonia is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that this PG-13 animated fantasy involves self-sacrifice, danger, and a boy's death and magical resurrection.
What movies are like Big Fish & Begonia?
If you liked Big Fish & Begonia, try Green Snake, White Snake, The Seven Deadly Sins: Cursed by Light and New Gods: Nezha Reborn.