My Neighbor Totoro

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My Neighbor Totoro

G,

1990,

1h 27m,

Fantasy/

Anime

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This acclaimed animated tale by director Hayao Miyazaki follows schoolgirl Satsuke and her younger sister, Mei, as they settle into an old country house with their father and wait for their mother to recover from an illness in an area hospital. As the sisters explore their new home, they encounter and befriend playful spirits in their house and the nearby forest, most notably the massive cuddly creature known as Totoro.

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Critics Consensus

My Neighbor Totoro is a heartwarming, sentimental masterpiece that captures the simple grace of childhood.

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Mark Kermode

Kermode and Mayo's Take (YouTube)

Aug 15, 2024

The plot is never the point... it's a series of nostalgic childhood images... with the interplay between nature and humanity, and nature and the modern world.

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Peter Bradshaw

Guardian

Aug 1, 2024

5/5

This inspirationally lovely and gentle film has a real claim to be Miyazaki’s masterpiece, or first among equals in his collection.

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Adam Nayman

The Ringer

Apr 21, 2023

There’s still nothing quite like Hayao Miyazaki’s My Neighbor Totoro...

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Noah Berlatsky

Everything is Horrible (Substack)

Aug 21, 2026

The film's very circumspection casts an ominous shade on the sunny story. Everything has to be arranged just so, each panel drawn with love, to conceal the face of grief.

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Calum Baker

Radio Times

May 27, 2026

5/5

Ultimately, its peculiar beauty and lasting effect lie not just in its images, memorable though they are, but in its distinctive tone: the calm, often soothing way it presents its charming slips into fantasy.

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Abigail Stevens

Screen Rant

Jul 25, 2025

9/10

My Neighbor Totoro is a heartwarming and melancholy Ghibli masterpiece, which has the studio's best designs and grounded main characters.

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Anakin M

Apr 28, 2019

The start of Studio Ghibli is as heart-warming as it is adorable.

Hagrid L

Apr 23, 2019

The last 20 minutes were great, but there was another 60 minutes to watch to get to it. My Neighbor Totoro is an anime that lags in the beginning and middle; but who's ending is extremely engaging. However, its still a good movie. The animation was great, the characters were good, and the score matches it tone. But that tone was too tender to stomach, the environment was doubtful and best, the screenplay was fragile, and there was no real plot to drive the picture. Overall solid, but not amazing.

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Poe W

Apr 14, 2019

Visually enchanting with the most ambient music. The songs are otherworldly, creating a safe haven. My Neighbour Totoro gives you a passageway out of reality.

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Ron W

Apr 7, 2019

My Neighbor Totoro lives up to its cult classic status, with a heartwarming story and beautiful animation.

Abraham S

Dec 24, 2018

Really beautiful and special.

Hermione R

Nov 26, 2018

A great anime for all ages and generations

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Synopsis

This acclaimed animated tale by director Hayao Miyazaki follows schoolgirl Satsuke and her younger sister, Mei, as they settle into an old country house with their father and wait for their mother to recover from an illness in an area hospital. As the sisters explore their new home, they encounter and befriend playful spirits in their house and the nearby forest, most notably the massive cuddly creature known as Totoro.

Director: Hayao Miyazaki
Producer: Toru Hara, Ned Lott
Screenwriter: Hayao Miyazaki
Production Co: Studio Ghibli
Rating: G
Genre: Fantasy, Anime
Original Language: Japanese
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 13, 1990, Limited
Rerelease Date (Theaters): Jul 11, 2026
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 10, 2019
Runtime: 1h 27m
Sound Mix: Dolby Stereo
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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