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My Neighbour Totoro Details

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Hayao Miyazaki had been cradling the idea for this wonderful fantasy for a long time before he finally decided to write and direct it. Set in rural Japan during the 1950s, My Neighbour Totoro is full of the magical touches that Miyazaki has become famous for. Tatsuo Kusakabe and his two daughters, Mei and Satsuki, have moved .. Read more

Starring Chika Sakamoto, Hitoshi Takagi, Noriko Hidaka
Director Hayao Miyazaki
Genres Animated, Anime, Sci-Fi/Fantasy

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My Neighbour Totoro

Hayao Miyazaki had been cradling the idea for this wonderful fantasy for a long time before he finally decided to write and direct it. Set in rural Japan during the 1950s, My Neighbour Totoro is full of the magical touches that Miyazaki has become famous for.

Tatsuo Kusakabe and his two daughters, Mei and Satsuki, have moved to the country to be near their ailing mother who resides at a local hospital. As the girls explore their surroundings, the younger sibling, Mei, believes that the forest is inhabited by magical creatures, much to the amusement of her father and sister. However, one day Mei gets lost in the forest and discovers a group of Totoros - protectors of the forest. Eventually Mei convinces Satsuki to come with her and the three have a series of wonderful adventures together, as their mother begins to recuperate.

Starring Chika Sakamoto, Hitoshi Takagi, Noriko Hidaka
Director Hayao Miyazaki
Studio OPTIMUM HOME ENTERTAINMENT
Run time DVD: 1 hr 30 mins
Certificate DVD Certificate U.gif
Genres Animated, Anime, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Language English, Japanese
Subtitles English
Released DVD: 27 Mar 2006
Production year: 1988
Format DVD
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  • The film that first brought Miyazaki to international attention remains an animated achievement almost without... read more on Time Out

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  • 30 out of 30 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 4 stars

    Family movie

    A contender for the ultimate child friendly family movie?

    Yup!

    If you don't have any children, I suggest you rent some so you'll have an excuse to watch this movie!! My wife and I don't have any kids, but that didn't stop us from spending an enchanting evening in with the DVD.

    If you liked Spirited Away, you'll love this!

    There's a reason why the average rating for this movie is 6/7 (at the time of writing) - It's a delightful tale with fantastic visuals!

      • Cavemaniac from Hampshire
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  • 13 out of 14 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 5 stars

    Pure innocent fun

    Another amazing Hayao Miyazaki anime movie.

    You really can't help but love this film. You may think it's aimed at children, but it is certainly enjoyed by millions of people of all ages, due to the fact it's a wonderful story with a feel-good atmosphere. Everything about this movie is great. The animation and characters are just brilliant - one of the nicest movies you can watch.

      • jeff from London
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    • Hayao Miyazaki had been cradling the idea for this wonderful fantasy for a long time before he finally decided to write and direct it. Set in rural Japan during the 1950s, My Neighbour Totoro is full ...