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My Neighbors the Yamadas

1999·Movie·PG·104 min·★ 7.0(641)

“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.

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Where to watch My Neighbors the Yamadas in India

Can I watch My Neighbors the Yamadas in India? Yes — you can stream My Neighbors the Yamadas in India on Netflix.

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Where is My Neighbors the Yamadas streaming around the world?

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IndiaNetflix—
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CanadaNetflix, Netflix Standard with AdsApple TV Store, YouTube, Amazon Video
AustraliaNetflix, Netflix Standard with AdsApple TV Store, Fetch TV, Amazon Video
GermanyNetflix, Netflix Standard with AdsApple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube
FranceNetflix, Netflix Standard with AdsOrange VOD, Rakuten TV, Sooner
SpainNetflix, Netflix Standard with AdsApple TV Store
BrazilNetflix, Netflix Standard with AdsApple TV Store, Amazon Video
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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 India, it is currently streaming on Netflix.

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 Takashi Shoji.

Is My Neighbors the Yamadas worth watching?

My Neighbors the Yamadas holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 641 ratings, a solidly received 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

In India, you can stream My Neighbors the Yamadas on Netflix. Click any service above to open it directly.

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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 India?

My Neighbors the Yamadas is streaming on Netflix in India.

▸Where can I watch My Neighbors the Yamadas in the US?

In the US, My Neighbors the Yamadas is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

▸Where can I watch My Neighbors the Yamadas in the UK?

In the UK, My Neighbors the Yamadas is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads.

▸Is My Neighbors the Yamadas on Netflix?

Yes — My Neighbors the Yamadas is currently available on Netflix in India.

▸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 641 ratings.

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