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My Neighbor Totoro

1988Movie1 h 26 minG

Animation
87
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.1Metacritic878.5Rotten Tomatoes94%94%

A heartwarming, awe-inspiring fantasy movie about family and fantasy, with standout direction and cinematography.

Good for family movie night · kids · teens

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Story

He's your friendly neighbourhood forest spirit!

Two sisters move to the country with their father in order to be closer to their hospitalized mother, and discover the surrounding trees are inhabited by Totoros, magical spirits of the forest. When the youngest runs away from home, the older sister seeks help from the spirits to find her.

Feels like

  • Wholesome Family Adventure
  • Magical Forest Spirits
  • Nostalgic Childhood Wonder
  • Ghibli Visual Poetry
  • Heartwarming Sibling Bond
  • Rural Japanese Nostalgia
  • Gentle Fantasy
  • Emotional Comfort

Cast

20 of 20

Crew

Directed by
Hayao Miyazaki
Written by
Hayao Miyazaki
Produced by
Toshio Suzuki, Tooru Hara
Music by
Joe Hisaishi

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Facts

April 16, 1988 · 1 h 26 min · G

Released
April 16, 1988
Runtime
1 h 26 min
Age rating
G
Genres
Fantasy, Animation, Family
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Budget
$4 million
Box office
$41 million
Available in
131 countries

Tropes

Voiceover Letter, Missing Child, Decomposite Character +9

  • Voiceover Letter
  • Missing Child
  • Decomposite Character
  • Trampoline Tummy
  • Slice of Life
  • Mouth Cam
  • Cute, but Cacophonic
  • Narrative Shapeshifting
  • Terrible Artist
  • Random Events Plot
  • Girlish Pigtails
  • Otherworldly Visits Youngest First

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Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream My Neighbor Totoro?"

Questions about My Neighbor Totoro

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream My Neighbor Totoro?

HBO Max

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

Is My Neighbor Totoro worth watching?

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87 (IMDb 8.1, Rotten Tomatoes 94%, and Metacritic 87).

Is My Neighbor Totoro okay for kids?

G

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

Can I half-watch My Neighbor Totoro?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Will I feel good after watching My Neighbor Totoro?

BleakHopeful

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

Was My Neighbor Totoro a box office hit?

Budget$4 million
Box office$41 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $4 million to make and earned $41 million worldwide, 11.1 times its budget.

Is My Neighbor Totoro in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.