My Neighbor Totoro(1988)
“He's your friendly neighbourhood forest spirit!”
Overview
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.
Director
Hayao Miyazaki
Studio
Studio Ghibli
Budget
$4M
Revenue
$41M
Cast
Noriko Hidaka
as Satsuki Kusakabe (voice)
Chika Sakamoto
as Mei Kusakabe (voice)
Hitoshi Takagi
as Totoro (voice)
Shigesato Itoi
as Tatsuo Kusakabe (voice)
Sumi Shimamoto
as Yasuko Kusakabe (voice)
Tanie Kitabayashi
as Granny (voice)
Toshiyuki Amagasa
as Kanta Ogaki (voice)
Yuko Maruyama
as Kanta's Mother (voice)
Masashi Hirose
as Kanta's Father (voice)
Reiko Suzuki
as Kanta's Aunt (voice)
Machiko Washio
as Teacher (voice)
Naoki Tatsuta
as Catbus (voice)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1988
Runtime
1h 26m
Language
Japanese
Rating
8.1 / 10
Budget
$4M
Box Office
$41M
Production Companies
Studio Ghibli • Nibariki • Tokuma Shoten
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch My Neighbor Totoro?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for My Neighbor Totoro (1988).
What is My Neighbor Totoro about?▼
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.
Who directed My Neighbor Totoro?▼
My Neighbor Totoro was directed by Hayao Miyazaki and released in 1988. It is a fantasy, animation, family film.
How long is My Neighbor Totoro?▼
My Neighbor Totoro has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
Who stars in My Neighbor Totoro?▼
The cast of My Neighbor Totoro includes Noriko Hidaka as Satsuki Kusakabe (voice), Chika Sakamoto as Mei Kusakabe (voice), Hitoshi Takagi as Totoro (voice), Shigesato Itoi as Tatsuo Kusakabe (voice), Sumi Shimamoto as Yasuko Kusakabe (voice) and more.
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