Brad Garrett, David Ogden Stiers, Kimberly Williams

This special bonus disc includes the complete set of original Japanese storyboards for the film, which offer a true insider's look at the film's unique artistry. See how director Hayao Miyazaki decide...( read more  read more... )d to frame and film this compelling anime feature about an Italian WWI pilot who mysteriously transforms into a creature that's part man and part pig.

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PG, 1 hr. 42 min.

Directed by: Hayao Miyazaki

Release Date: October 9, 2003

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DVD Release Date: February 22, 2005

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  • November 16, 2008
    "i'm trying to be classy idiot"
    the near ending is great
  • February 16, 2008
    the animation here is pretty fast at times and also very detailed. it even has a half decent story that'll keep you interested. how did miyazaki think up the idea of a pig-man as a pilot? what's it got to do with the rest of the cartoon?
  • February 3, 2008
    Pending Review...

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  • January 24, 2008
    More of Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli's magic. Miyazaki's trubute to aviation and Antoine de Saint Exupéry, one of his personal heroes and one of his few animes set anywhere else but Japan - Europe, in this case. Still fun, heart-warming and moving as always, but also different. A m...( read more)ix between a period and an adventure/fantasy film.
  • March 3, 2007
    Good movie.
  • November 6, 2009
    Visually outstanding, with the distinct Ghibli-feel, strong female characters and a striking metaphoric approach. Worth mentioning is the amazing scene with the ghostplanes leaving for the endless sky. A pleasent experience that broadens the animated horizon a little, as always w...( read more)ith Miyaski. He tends to go for soft impact rather than brutal.
  • November 1, 2009
    i guess i need to see it again

    everybody says its freakin awesome
  • October 22, 2009
    not as good as I've hoped
  • October 16, 2009
    Not my favorite Miyazaki film but still a good one.
  • October 5, 2009
    Cute but not one of my faves.

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  • kristyann1
    January 25, 2009
    Great Movie!!!!! Fio is a great upbeat person just like Kiki!!!!
  • sadfire24
    April 14, 2007
    This movie was awesome, just like all his other movies, Hayao Miyazaki made it creative! A flying pig.. how cool... was it a curse that was put on him? i can't remember...
  • freyarule
    November 4, 2006
    Gimme a P!
    Gimme an O!
    Gimme a R!
    Gimme a C!
    Gimme an O!
    What do you get? PORCO! :D

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