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Movie Info

Release Date: April 16, 1988
Runtime: 86 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (18)
Genres:
Fantasy Family Animation
Budget: $3,700,000
Revenue: $41,000,000
Original Language: Japanese
Status: Released
Production Countries:
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
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94%
Tomatometer
87
87/100
Metacritic
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8.1/10
TMDB
8,698 votes
⭐
8.1/10
IMDb
428,857 votes
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My Neighbor Totoro

1988

"Discover wonder in the whispers of the forest."

Also known as: πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ EN: My Neighbour Totoro? πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ ES: Totoro auzokidea? πŸ‡«πŸ‡· FR: Mon Voisin Totoro? πŸ‡΅πŸ‡Ή PT: Meu Amigo Totoro? πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ JA: Tonari No Totoro? All international titles (18) →

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 7+

7+

Content guidance for parents

Category Level Indicator
Violence 1/5
Sexual Content 0/5
Language 0/5
Drugs / Alcohol 0/5
Frightening Elements 2/5
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Box Office

Budget: $3,700,000
Revenue: $41,000,000
Profit $37,300,000
ROI +1008.1% (11.1x)

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My Neighbor Totoro is directed by Hayao Miyazaki .

Cast of My Neighbor Totoro

Chika Sakamoto as Mei Kusakabe (voice) in My Neighbor Totoro
Chika Sakamoto
Mei Kusakabe (voice)
Shigesato Itoi as Tatsuo Kusakabe (voice) in My Neighbor Totoro
Shigesato Itoi
Tatsuo Kusakabe (voice)

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Trivia & Fun Facts about My Neighbor Totoro

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  • The lush landscapes in My Neighbor Totoro were inspired by the rural surroundings of Sayama Hills, located near Tokyo, which director Hayao Miyazaki frequented during his childhood.

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  • The film features numerous references to Japanese folklore, particularly the concept of kami, which are spirits that inhabit natural elements.

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  • Voice actress Dakota Fanning, who played Satsuki in the English dub, was only eight years old at the time of recording her lines, showcasing her early talent in voice acting.

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  • In one scene, a character's umbrella disappears and reappears between shots, highlighting a continuity error that has been noted by keen observers.

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  • Director Hayao Miyazaki has created a thematic connection between My Neighbor Totoro and his later film Spirited Away, as both feature young protagonists who interact with spirits in a fantastical world.

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  • The film has significantly influenced popular culture, inspiring various merchandise, theme park attractions, and even a real-life Totoro-themed cafe in Japan.

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