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Totto-chan: The Little Girl at the Window

2023Movie1 h 54 min

AnimationDrama
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Letterboxd3.9/5

A heartwarming, hopeful animated movie about growing up and history.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or laughs.

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Story

You really are a good kid.

This engaging series of childhood recollections tells of an unconventional school in Tokyo during World War II that combined learning with fun, freedom, and love. The school had old railroad cars for classrooms and was run by an extraordinary man – its founder and headmaster, Sōsaku Kobayashi – who deeply valued children's independence, and who was a firm believer in freedom of expression and activity.

Feels like

  • Nostalgic
  • Childhood
  • Post-War Japan
  • Educational
  • Wholesome
  • Inspirational
  • Gentle
  • Family-Friendly
  • Historical Setting

Cast

6 of 6

Crew

Directed by
Shinnosuke Yakuwa
Written by
Tetsuko Kuroyanagi, Shinnosuke Yakuwa
Produced by
Reina Takahashi, Keiji Tagawa
Music by
Yuji Nomi

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Facts

December 8, 2023 · 1 h 54 min · Animation, Drama, Family

Released
December 8, 2023
Runtime
1 h 54 min
Genres
Animation, Drama, Family
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
14 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Totto-chan: The Little Girl at the Window?"

Questions about Totto-chan: The Little Girl at the Window

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Totto-chan: The Little Girl at the Window?

It streams in 7 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Totto-chan: The Little Girl at the Window worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 7.6 and Letterboxd 3.9 out of 5).

Is Totto-chan: The Little Girl at the Window okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will I feel good after watching Totto-chan: The Little Girl at the Window?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for wholesome and 8 for hopefulness.

Is Totto-chan: The Little Girl at the Window plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Totto-chan: The Little Girl at the Window in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.