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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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- The film that first brought Miyazaki to international attention remains an animated achievement almost without... read more on Time Out
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- - Time Out
  - 04 Nov 2008 at 00:19
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  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 ... read more »
  
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  - Cavemaniac
  - Hampshire
  - 25 May 2006 at 17:20
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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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- - a customer
  - 17 Mar 2012 at 01:15
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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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- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - VincentD
  - 5 reviews
  - Southampton
  - 16 Dec 2011 at 12:03
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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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  - 29 Oct 2011 at 13:33
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  To to totoro!
  
  This film is simply awesome. The story is lovely and the animation is superb. Totoro is a lovely character and you'll love this film whatever your age. ... read more »
  
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- - unchained_emmie
  - 2 reviews
  - 15 Oct 2011 at 21:59
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  Totoro could be my neighbour anytime
  
  Beautiful film for both adults and children alike. The animation is lovely , every still is like a painting.Wonderfully observed
  
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  - 26 Sep 2011 at 18:44
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  Totor -iffic!
  
  Warm hearted and friendly to all! One of the best feel good films I've seen in a long while. Beautifully animated, funny, moving and entertaining.
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- - WelshViking
  - 1 review
  - Alltami
  - 30 Aug 2011 at 14:54
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  FABULOUS, simply fabulous
  
  Brilliant, what a wonderufl dream like film of innocence loss and love. Totally harmless, totally brilliant a MUST watch movie
  
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- - Colonel1968
  - 138 reviews
  - 20 Jul 2011 at 13:20
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  To toro
  
  This is one of my favourite films and it is great for all ages.
  
  Satsuki, Mei and their dad move to the country (in Japan)to an old house.
  
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  - 18 Jul 2011 at 17:44
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  - 4
  Good - but not as good as the rest
  
  I agree with a previous reviewer that whilst this is another enchanting Studio Ghibli tale it sadly does not live up to the likes of Spiritied Away, Howl's ... read more »
  
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- - trinny
  - 3 reviews
  - London
  - 05 Mar 2011 at 14:26
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  So touching you might feel violated.
  
  My Neighbour Totoro is a film with a heart so big that you'll probably feel it beating, too.
  
  Gorgeously animated with a beautiful soundtrack and ... read more »
  
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- - brianw4815
  - 122 reviews
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  - 04 Feb 2011 at 03:23
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- - 43
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  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 ... read more »
  
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- 365510
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  - Cavemaniac
  - Hampshire
  - 25 May 2006 at 17:20
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  - 10
  what a waste
  
  I don't remember even putting this film on the list. It was a kids film and useless
  
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- - mano
  - 2 reviews
  - Builth Wells
  - 25 Jul 2008 at 09:22
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  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 ... read more »
  
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- - jeff
  - London
  - 05 Aug 2005 at 15:31
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  Classic anime
  
  A wonderful heart warming story. That brings out the child in you. I own this myself on DVD, so my children too can enjoy
  
  it.
  
  If you can ... read more »
  
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  - Scotland
  - 30 May 2005 at 02:34
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  Not my favourite Miyazaki but still full of charm
  
  I am a huge Miyazaki fan so feel free to tone down what I am saying in this review a little if you aren’t.
  
  This isn’t his best work but ... read more »
  
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- - Kaedammir
  - Lincoln, England
  - 12 Aug 2006 at 12:00
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  - 5
  Painful
  
  Yes indeed, in Japan, many cartoons are aimed at an adult audience. My Neighbour Totoro is not one of them, as we painfully discovered. The plot is inexistent, ... read more »
  
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- - Floripopo
  - 3 reviews
  - Manchester
  - 21 Feb 2008 at 17:26
- - 8
  - 1
  Amazing, sweet, and funny
  
  The illustraction in this film is spectacular, I only wish I could have seen it on a bigger screen. I watched this with my boyfriend because it was a childhood ... read more »
  
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  - Surrey, England
  - 15 Nov 2006 at 08:27
- - 8
  - 2
  Not as good as Spirited away
  
  I rented this film after falling in love with Spirited Away & Howls Moving Castle though found this to be disappointing. Although I'm 20 I really ... read more »
  
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  - Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
  - 07 Jul 2006 at 12:08
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  Magic
  
  I rate this highly because it is not only a visual treat but has that rare capability to cause your children and you to laugh out loud. Pure Magic.
  
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  - Bristol, England
  - 02 Apr 2007 at 08:11
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  - 3
  Expected more
  
  Nice enough film, but quite dull, and nothing really happens at all. You keep expecting a great adventure, and then the film ends. Disappointing.
  
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  - Enfield
  - 20 Sep 2008 at 21:46

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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 ...