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My Neighbor Totoro

1988·Movie·G·86 min·8.1(8,845)

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.

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Where to watch My Neighbor Totoro in United States

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Where is My Neighbor Totoro streaming around the world?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
United StatesHBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO MaxAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
IndiaNetflix, Netflix Kids
United KingdomNetflix, Netflix Kids, Netflix Standard with Ads
CanadaNetflix, Netflix Standard with AdsApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo
AustraliaNetflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, SBS On DemandApple TV Store, Fetch TV, Amazon Video
GermanyNetflix, Netflix Kids, Netflix Standard with AdsApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
FranceNetflix, Netflix Standard with AdsApple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD
SpainNetflix, Netflix Standard with AdsApple TV Store
BrazilNetflix, Netflix Standard with AdsApple TV Store, Amazon Video
South KoreaNetflix, Netflix Standard with Adswavve

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
#mother#sibling relationship#village#leave#rural area#hospital#new neighbor#new home#super power#magical creature#anime

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.

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Cast of My Neighbor Totoro

Noriko Hidaka

Noriko Hidaka

Satsuki Kusakabe (voice)

Chika Sakamoto

Chika Sakamoto

Mei Kusakabe (voice)

Hitoshi Takagi

Hitoshi Takagi

Totoro (voice)

Shigesato Itoi

Shigesato Itoi

Tatsuo Kusakabe (voice)

Sumi Shimamoto

Sumi Shimamoto

Yasuko Kusakabe (voice)

Tanie Kitabayashi

Tanie Kitabayashi

Granny (voice)

Toshiyuki Amagasa

Toshiyuki Amagasa

Kanta Ogaki (voice)

Yuko Maruyama

Yuko Maruyama

Kanta's Mother (voice)

Masashi Hirose

Masashi Hirose

Kanta's Father (voice)

Reiko Suzuki

Reiko Suzuki

Kanta's Aunt (voice)

Machiko Washio

Machiko Washio

Teacher (voice)

Naoki Tatsuta

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.

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