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My Neighbor Totoro
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Hayao Miyazaki. With Noriko Hidaka, Chika Sakamoto, Hitoshi Takagi.
8.1/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S 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.
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8.1/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTTwo 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, magi…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for My Neighbor Totoro.
MoviHero lists April 16, 1988 as the release date for My Neighbor Totoro. Hayao Miyazaki is the listed director. The listed cast includes Noriko Hidaka as Satsuki Kusakabe (voice), Chika Sakamoto as Mei Kusakabe (voice), Hitoshi Takagi as Totoro (voice), Shigesato Itoi as Tatsuo Kusakabe (voice). A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateApril 16, 1988
GenresFamily · Fantasy · Animation
Runtime1h 26m
DirectorHayao Miyazaki
CastNoriko Hidaka as Satsuki Kusakabe (voice), Chika Sakamoto as Mei Kusakabe (voice), Hitoshi Takagi as Totoro (voice), Shigesato Itoi as Tatsuo Kusakabe (voice)
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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My Neighbor Totoro runs 1h 26m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 6/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 3/10. The profile suggests a lower-demand watch, although preferences vary.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 8/10, suggesting a stronger emotional experience. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 8.1/10 from 9,221 votes. Updated Nov 4, 2026.
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Pacing6/10
Emotional Impact8/10
Mind-Bending3/10
Scary1/10
Violence2/10
Rewatchability7/10
Attention Required3/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“"Childhood" in a movie. This is just perfection - a perfect way to while away time and reconnect with your youth. Everything is outstanding in…”
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“Though maybe the story here is a bit on the thin side, this is still glorious mix of family and fantasy from the hand-drawn animation…”
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“Aggressively cute. 'My Neighbor Totoro' holds an extremely hearty story, one told via impeccably beautiful animation. Noriko Hidaka and Chika Sakamoto standout as Satsuki and…”
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CAST & CREW
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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voiceSatsuki KusakabeSatsuki Kusakabe appears in My Neighbor Totoro (1988).Open character guide voiceMei KusakabeMei Kusakabe appears in My Neighbor Totoro (1988).Open character guide voiceTotoroTotoro appears in My Neighbor Totoro (1988).Open character guide voiceTatsuo KusakabeTatsuo Kusakabe appears in My Neighbor Totoro (1988).Open character guide voiceYasuko KusakabeYasuko Kusakabe appears in My Neighbor Totoro (1988).Open character guide voiceTeacherTeacher appears in My Neighbor Totoro (1988).Open character guide
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