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My Neighbors the Yamadas

1999Movie1 h 44 minPG

AnimationComedy
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Metacritic757.3Rotten Tomatoes78%75%

A heartwarming, nostalgic animated movie about family and everyday modern life, with standout visual style and direction.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Story

The ups and downs of life.

The Yamadas are a typical middle class Japanese family in urban Tokyo and this film shows us a variety of episodes of their lives. With tales that range from the humorous to the heartbreaking, we see this family cope with life's little conflicts, problems, and joys in their own way.

Feels like

  • Watercolor Aesthetic
  • Slice-of-Life Vignettes
  • Ghibli Innovation
  • Domestic Comedy
  • Emotional Realism
  • Non-Linear Storytelling
  • Heartwarming Melancholy
  • Japanese Family Dynamics
  • Visual Poetry

Cast

6 of 6

Crew

Directed by
Isao Takahata
Written by
Isao Takahata
Produced by
Seiichiro Ujiie, Takashi Shoji
Music by
Akiko Yano

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Facts

July 17, 1999 · 1 h 44 min · PG

Released
July 17, 1999
Runtime
1 h 44 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Animation, Comedy, Family
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Budget
$15 million
Box office
$12 million
Available in
131 countries

Tropes

Out of Focus, Humble Pie, Honest Axe +9

  • Out of Focus
  • Humble Pie
  • Honest Axe
  • Shout-Out
  • Random Events Plot
  • Coincidental Broadcast
  • Dom Com
  • Too Smart for Strangers
  • Suspiciously Apropos Music
  • Precision F-Strike
  • Homage
  • Forgetful Jones

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Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream My Neighbors the Yamadas?"

Questions about My Neighbors the Yamadas

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Where can I stream My Neighbors the Yamadas?

HBO Max

In the United States, My Neighbors the Yamadas streams on HBO Max. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is My Neighbors the Yamadas worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 78%, and Metacritic 75).

Is My Neighbors the Yamadas okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will My Neighbors the Yamadas make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

Is My Neighbors the Yamadas plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Was My Neighbors the Yamadas a box office flop?

Budget$15 million
Box office$12 million

Yes: it cost about $15 million to make and earned $12 million worldwide, 78% of its budget.

Is My Neighbors the Yamadas in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.