Porco Rosso (1992)

Kernel Score: 87% · 3,639 ratings · Rated PG

Genres: Family, Comedy, Animation, Adventure, Fantasy

Released: 1992-07-18

Runtime: 93 minutes

Is Porco Rosso worth watching?

Worth watching. A former fighter pilot, now cursed to live as a pig, flies against sky pirates in 1930s Italy. It's a lighter, quieter Miyazaki, with beautiful flying scenes and a melancholy streak.

Watch it if you

  • love Studio Ghibli
  • like romantic, nostalgic adventures
  • enjoy beautifully drawn flying scenes

Skip it if you

  • want a fast-paced action film
  • expect the emotional power of Miyazaki's biggest hits

Best for: Calm, family movie night

Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.

Where to watch Porco Rosso

  • Stream: HBO Max
  • Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
  • Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube

US availability, updated 2026-10-23.

Overview

In Italy in the 1930s, sky pirates in biplanes terrorize wealthy cruise ships as they sail the Adriatic Sea. The only pilot brave enough to stop the scourge is the mysterious Porco Rosso, a former World War I flying ace who was somehow turned into a pig during the war. As he prepares to battle the pirate crew's American ace, Porco Rosso enlists the help of spunky girl mechanic Fio Piccolo and his longtime friend Madame Gina.

Movies like Porco Rosso

If you liked Porco Rosso, these are the movies we'd watch next.

  • Castle in the Sky (1986) — 93%: Miyazaki's airborne pirate adventure with a similar playful spirit.
  • Spirited Away (2001) — 96%: Miyazaki at his richest and most imaginative.
  • Howl's Moving Castle (2004) — 92%: A gentle romance and adventure with magic.
  • My Neighbor Totoro (1988) — 89%: Soft, joyful Miyazaki for all ages.
  • Princess Mononoke (1997) — 92%: A bigger, more serious Miyazaki epic.
  • Stardust (2007) — 84%: A warm adventure with sky ships and a lively cast.

Director

Hayao Miyazaki

Cast

  • Shūichirō Moriyama as Kurenai no Buta (voice)
  • Tokiko Kato as Jina-sama (voice)
  • Bunshi Katsura VI as Pikkoro-oyaji (voice)
  • Tsunehiko Kamijô as Manmayuto no shachô (voice)
  • Akemi Okamura as Fio Pikkoro (voice)
  • Akio Otsuka as Donarudo Kâchisu (voice)
  • Hiroko Seki as Bâ-chan (voice)
  • Reizō Nomoto as Mamma Aiuto Gang (voice)
  • Osamu Saka as Mamma Aiuto Gang (voice)
  • Yu Shimaka as Mamma Aiuto Gang (voice)

Porco Rosso FAQ

Is Porco Rosso worth watching?

Worth watching. A former fighter pilot, now cursed to live as a pig, flies against sky pirates in 1930s Italy. It's a lighter, quieter Miyazaki, with beautiful flying scenes and a melancholy streak.

Where can I watch Porco Rosso?

In the US you can stream Porco Rosso on HBO Max and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.

What is Porco Rosso rated?

Porco Rosso is rated PG.

What movies are like Porco Rosso?

If you liked Porco Rosso, try Castle in the Sky, Spirited Away, Howl's Moving Castle and My Neighbor Totoro.