My Neighbor Totoro
When two girls move to the country to be near their ailing mother, they have adventures with the wondrous forest spirits who live nearby.
Directed by Hayao Miyazaki · Animation · Adventure · Comedy · 86 min · 1990
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Director
Hayao Miyazaki
Writer
Hayao Miyazaki
Studio
Studio Ghibli
Release
13 Jul 1990
Runtime
86 min
Genres
Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Full Plot
Two young girls, 10-year-old Satsuki and her 4-year-old sister Mei, move into a house in the country with their father to be closer to their hospitalized mother. Satsuki and Mei discover that the nearby forest is inhabited by magical creatures called Totoros (pronounced toe-toe-ro). They soon befriend these Totoros, and have several magical adventures.
Cast & Characters
Hitoshi Takagi
Noriko Hidaka
Chika Sakamoto
Did You Know?
Made on an estimated budget of $3.7M, My Neighbor Totoro has grossed $41.0M worldwide — about 11.1x its budget.
Source: TMDb API · verified 2026-08-02
My Neighbor Totoro is part of TMDb's "となりのトトロ コレクション."
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Hayao Miyazaki has directed 4 films in our catalog, including Spirited Away, Howl's Moving Castle.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Did You Know that Hayao Miyazaki began directing My Neighbor Totoro after writing and filming Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (1984) and Castle in the Sky (1986)?
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-13
Did You Know that My Neighbor Totoro was financed by executive producer Yasuyoshi Tokuma, who also financed Isao Takahata's production of Grave of the Fireflies?
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Did You Know that My Neighbor Totoro and Grave of the Fireflies were released on the same bill in 1988 and received a dual billing considered "one of the most moving and remarkable double bills ever offered to a cinema audience"?
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Did You Know that My Neighbor Totoro grossed over $41 million in total, including a Chinese theatrical release in December 2018?
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-13
Critical Assessment
My Neighbor Totoro holds 8.1/10 on IMDb (425,325 votes), 94% on Rotten Tomatoes, 87/100 on Metacritic.
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of July 30, 2026
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on aggregated scores (8.1/10 on IMDb (425,325 votes), 94% on Rotten Tomatoes, 87/100 on Metacritic), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is My Neighbor Totoro's Rotten Tomatoes score?+
My Neighbor Totoro holds a 94% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes.
What is My Neighbor Totoro's IMDb rating?+
My Neighbor Totoro has a 8.1/10 rating on IMDb from 425,325 votes.
What is My Neighbor Totoro's Metacritic score?+
My Neighbor Totoro has a Metascore of 87/100 on Metacritic.
Is My Neighbor Totoro good? What are critics saying?+
My Neighbor Totoro holds 8.1/10 on IMDb (425,325 votes), 94% on Rotten Tomatoes, 87/100 on Metacritic.
How long is My Neighbor Totoro?+
My Neighbor Totoro has a runtime of 86 min.
Who directed My Neighbor Totoro?+
My Neighbor Totoro was directed by Hayao Miyazaki.
Where can I watch My Neighbor Totoro?+
My Neighbor Totoro is available to stream, rent, or buy on HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Plex, Netflix, Netflix Kids, Netflix Standard with Ads.
Fan & Critic Buzz
The movie "My Neighbor Totoro" has received widespread critical acclaim for its beautiful animation and storytelling. The film's ability to evoke emotions in both children and adults is a notable aspect, particularly in its portrayal of childhood wonder and imagination. Some reviewers also praise the film's subtle symbolism and gentle pace, which allows it to appeal to a wide range of audiences. The movie's ending has been interpreted as a powerful commentary on family dynamics and the importance of embracing one's emotions. The film's visual style and character designs have been particularly praised for their charm and uniqueness.
Viewer Reviews (TMDb)
**"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 w…
sykobanana · 9/10(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…
Aggressively cute. <em>'My Neighbor Totoro'</em> holds an extremely hearty story, one told via impeccably beautiful animation. Noriko Hidaka and Chika Sakamoto standout as Satsuki and Mei, the relationship between those two characters is so sweet. They do get a bit shouty in part…
r96sk · 8/10cute & sweet. that's it
ARGMAN · 6/10Though maybe the story here is a bit on the thin side, this is still glorious mix of family and fantasy from the hand-drawn animation of the gifted Hayao Miyazaki. It's all about two sisters - "Mei" and "Satsuki" who travel with their father to a new, rather rustic, home. It's al…
CinemaSerf · 7/10
From the trailer's comments
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