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My Neighbour Totoro Details

1988 Certificate U
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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, Shigesato Itoi
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, Shigesato Itoi
Voice over cast Dakota Fanning, Elle Fanning, Frank Welker
Director Hayao Miyazaki
Studio ELEVATION
Original title Tonari no Totoro
Run time DVD: 1 hr 30 mins
Certificate Certificate U
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Genres Animated, Anime, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Language DVD: English, Japanese
Subtitles DVD: English
Released Production year: 1988

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      Family movie

      A contender for the ultimate child friendly family movie?

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      If you don't have any children, I suggest you rent some so you'll ... read more »

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    • Rated - 5.0 stars  

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      Enchanting.

      Absolutely brilliant.

      Enigmatic, playful and childish.

      This is a visually compelling movie with ideas and images that linger long after ... read more »

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      super cute

      i love this film, the perfect thing for a rainy day or when you just need an overload of cuteness!! i would recommend watching it in japanese with english subs... read more »

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      Great Movie

      Really fun and childish movie brought back a lot of fun memories from when I was a child and hope that other people enjoy it as much as I did

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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 ...