

My Neighbor Totoro
“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.
Where to watch My Neighbor Totoro in United States
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Where is My Neighbor Totoro streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | Netflix, Netflix Kids | — |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Netflix Kids, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Canada | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, SBS On Demand | Apple TV Store, Fetch TV, Amazon Video |
| Germany | Netflix, Netflix Kids, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store |
| Brazil | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| South Korea | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | wavve |
About My Neighbor Totoro
My Neighbor Totoro is a 1988 Japanese-language fantasy, animation and family film directed by Hayao Miyazaki. The cast is led by Noriko Hidaka, Chika Sakamoto, Hitoshi Takagi. It has a runtime of 1h 26m. Viewers rate it 8.1/10 across 8800 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max.
My Neighbor Totoro was produced by Studio Ghibli, Nibariki, and Tokuma Shoten and made in Japan. It was released on April 16, 1988, and carries a G certification. Made on a budget of about $4 million, it went on to gross $41 million worldwide.
- Director
- Hayao Miyazaki
- Writers
- Hayao Miyazaki
- Release date
- April 16, 1988
- OTT release
- December 17, 2019
- Original language
- Japanese
- Age rating
- G
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Budget
- $4 million
- Box office
- $41 million
- Production
- Studio Ghibli, Nibariki, Tokuma Shoten
My Neighbor Totoro cast & crew
My Neighbor Totoro was directed by Hayao Miyazaki and written by Hayao Miyazaki.
The cast features Noriko Hidaka as Satsuki Kusakabe (voice), Chika Sakamoto as Mei Kusakabe (voice), Hitoshi Takagi as Totoro (voice), Shigesato Itoi as Tatsuo Kusakabe (voice), Sumi Shimamoto as Yasuko Kusakabe (voice), and Tanie Kitabayashi as Granny (voice).
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Joe Hisaishi, cinematography is by Hisao Shirai, and it was produced by Tooru Hara and Yasuyoshi Tokuma.
Is My Neighbor Totoro worth watching?
My Neighbor Totoro holds an audience score of 8.1/10 from 8,845 ratings, ranking it among the most acclaimed fantasy films.
At 1h 26m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy fantasy, animation, and family, My Neighbor Totoro is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch My Neighbor Totoro
In United States, you can stream My Neighbor Totoro on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, and HBO Max, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on December 17, 2019.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of My Neighbor Totoro

Noriko Hidaka
Satsuki Kusakabe (voice)

Chika Sakamoto
Mei Kusakabe (voice)

Hitoshi Takagi
Totoro (voice)

Shigesato Itoi
Tatsuo Kusakabe (voice)

Sumi Shimamoto
Yasuko Kusakabe (voice)

Tanie Kitabayashi
Granny (voice)

Toshiyuki Amagasa
Kanta Ogaki (voice)

Yuko Maruyama
Kanta's Mother (voice)

Masashi Hirose
Kanta's Father (voice)

Reiko Suzuki
Kanta's Aunt (voice)

Machiko Washio
Teacher (voice)

Naoki Tatsuta
Catbus (voice)
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My Neighbor Totoro — FAQs
▸Where can I watch My Neighbor Totoro in United States?
My Neighbor Totoro is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max in United States.
▸Is My Neighbor Totoro on HBO Max Amazon Channel?
Yes — My Neighbor Totoro is currently available on HBO Max Amazon Channel in United States.
▸What language is My Neighbor Totoro in?
My Neighbor Totoro is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is My Neighbor Totoro?
My Neighbor Totoro runs 1 hours 26 minutes (86 minutes).
▸What is My Neighbor Totoro rated?
My Neighbor Totoro is rated G. It holds a 8.1/10 audience score from 8,845 ratings.
▸When did My Neighbor Totoro release on OTT?
My Neighbor Totoro became available digitally on December 17, 2019.












