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My Neighbors the Yamadas

1999·Movie·PG·104 min·7.0(612)

The safety of family is the wish of the world.

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.

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About My Neighbors the Yamadas

My Neighbors the Yamadas is a 1999 Japanese-language animation, comedy and family film directed by Isao Takahata. The cast is led by Hayato Isohata, Masako Araki, Naomi Uno. It has a runtime of 1h 44m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 600 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max.

My Neighbors the Yamadas was produced by Studio Ghibli, Nippon Television Network Corporation, and Tokuma Shoten and made in Japan. It was released on July 17, 1999, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $15 million, it went on to gross $12 million worldwide.

Director
Isao Takahata
Writers
Isao Takahata
Release date
July 17, 1999
Original language
Japanese
Age rating
PG
Status
Released
Country
Japan
Budget
$15 million
Box office
$12 million
Production
Studio Ghibli, Nippon Television Network Corporation, Tokuma Shoten
#surrealism#middle class#dysfunctional family#based on manga#urban setting#grandmother#japanese family#haiku#anime

My Neighbors the Yamadas cast & crew

My Neighbors the Yamadas was directed by Isao Takahata and written by Isao Takahata.

The cast features Hayato Isohata as Noboru Yamada (voice), Masako Araki as Shige Yamano (voice), Naomi Uno as Nonoko Yamada (voice), Toru Masuoka as Takashi Yamada (voice), Yukiji Asaoka as Matsuko Yamada (voice), and Akiko Yano as Teacher Fujihara (voice).

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Akiko Yano, cinematography is by Atsushi Okui, and it was produced by Yasuyoshi Tokuma and Seiichiro Ujiie.

Is My Neighbors the Yamadas worth watching?

My Neighbors the Yamadas holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 612 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed animation films.

At 1h 44m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy animation, comedy, and family, My Neighbors the Yamadas is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch My Neighbors the Yamadas

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Cast of My Neighbors the Yamadas

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Hayato Isohata

Noboru Yamada (voice)

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Masako Araki

Shige Yamano (voice)

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Naomi Uno

Nonoko Yamada (voice)

Toru Masuoka

Toru Masuoka

Takashi Yamada (voice)

Yukiji Asaoka

Yukiji Asaoka

Matsuko Yamada (voice)

Akiko Yano

Akiko Yano

Teacher Fujihara (voice)

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Kosanji Yanagiya

Haiku Reader (voice)

Tamao Nakamura

Tamao Nakamura

Shige's Friend (voice)

Chōchō Miyako

Chōchō Miyako

Grandma Kikuchi (voice)

Suguru Egawa

Suguru Egawa

Baseball Commentator on Television (voice)

My Neighbors the Yamadas — FAQs

Where can I watch My Neighbors the Yamadas in United States?

My Neighbors the Yamadas is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max in United States.

Is My Neighbors the Yamadas on HBO Max Amazon Channel?

Yes — My Neighbors the Yamadas is currently available on HBO Max Amazon Channel in United States.

What language is My Neighbors the Yamadas in?

My Neighbors the Yamadas is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is My Neighbors the Yamadas?

My Neighbors the Yamadas runs 1 hours 44 minutes (104 minutes).

What is My Neighbors the Yamadas rated?

My Neighbors the Yamadas is rated PG. It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 612 ratings.

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