**"Childhood" in a movie.** This is just perfection - a perfect way to while away time and reconnect with your youth. Everything is outstanding in this film, but especially the way it can emote your sense of wonder and imagination. I wish I could have watched this as a child, I would have wanted to…
1988 · FANTASY, ANIMATION, FAMILY
My Neighbor Totoro
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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Official trailer for My Neighbor Totoro, via GKIDS Films. Open on YouTube
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Editor’s note
Should you watch My Neighbor Totoro?
My Neighbor Totoro sits in the fantasy corner of cinema. 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.
Directed by Hayao Miyazaki. Lead cast: Noriko Hidaka, Chika Sakamoto, Hitoshi Takagi.
Clocking in at 1h 26m, 9,221 ratings average 8.1/10.
A safe pick when you want fantasy done with care.
Written by the MovieState editorial team from TMDB data (synopsis, cast, crew, runtime, ratings, certification, provider listings). Verified 2026-11-04. Read our editorial policy.
The facts
My Neighbor Totoro details
- Release date
- October 23, 2005
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Genres
- Fantasy, Animation, Family
- US certification
- G
- Original language
- JA
- Budget
- $3,700,000
- Box office
- $41,000,000
- Director
- Hayao Miyazaki
At a glance: My Neighbor Totoro runs 1h 26m, was directed by Hayao Miyazaki, opened in US cinemas on October 23, 2005, has 35 licensed options across 5 regions tracked here.
Exact record pages: IMDb record · TMDB record · Official site
Audience reaction
Ratings and reviews
8.1/109,229 ratings
My Neighbor Totoro sits at 8.1 out of 10 from 9,229 user ratings. For context, the film's worldwide gross is $41.0M.
Scores show TMDB user ratings at the time of publishing and shift as new votes arrive.
(SPOILER ALERT) I was delighted to see this subtle/multi-layered tale unfold, which seemed to play well to both a childhood audience, keen on likable characters/compelling imagination, and adults with a deeper appreciation for the symbolic backstory. Like most of Miyazaki's films, there was an…
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My Neighbor Totoro — common questions
Is My Neighbor Totoro worth watching?
Audiences rate it 8.1/10 from 9,221 votes. Read the editor's note above for who it suits, then check the provider page before paying.
Who directed My Neighbor Totoro and who stars in it?
Directed by Hayao Miyazaki. Starring Noriko Hidaka, Chika Sakamoto.
How long is My Neighbor Totoro?
My Neighbor Totoro runs 1h 26m.
Where can I watch My Neighbor Totoro?
Official options are listed for United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, India. We only link to licensed providers and never to unlicensed streaming sites.
When was My Neighbor Totoro released?
1988-04-16 (Released).
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