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My Neighbor Totoro Review (1988) — 79% Celluloid Score

Directed by Hayao Miyazaki · 1988 ·

Short answer

Is My Neighbor Totoro worth watching?

Yes. My Neighbor Totoro (1988) earns a 79% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one. See the 4 inputs.

79%
Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

85% Editorial Rating
84% Audience snapshot · excluded
73 Metascore
★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.8
8.1 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
1h 26m
Age rating
G (US) · U (UK) · G (Australia) · ALL (South Korea)
Cast
Noriko Hidaka , Chika Sakamoto , Hitoshi Takagi , Shigesato Itoi , Sumi Shimamoto , Tanie Kitabayashi , Toshiyuki Amagasa , Yuko Maruyama , Masashi Hirose , Reiko Suzuki
Streaming
HBO Max
Country
Japan
Language
Japanese

Also known as となりのトトロ माय नेबर टोटोरो Mi vecino Totoro Mon voisin Totoro Mein Nachbar Totoro Meu Amigo Totoro 이웃집 토토로 龙猫

Where to watch

  • HBO Max

Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Where to watch My Neighbor Totoro by country

Country Streaming on
India Netflix
Indonesia Netflix
Malaysia Netflix
Nigeria Netflix
Pakistan Netflix
Philippines Netflix
South Africa Netflix
South Korea Netflix
Thailand Netflix
Turkey Netflix
United Arab Emirates Netflix
United Kingdom Netflix
United States HBO Max

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Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (85/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (84%).
  • Metascore is generally favorable (73/100).
  • IMDb users score it 8.1/10.
  • Celluloid Score 79% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded fantasy, animation, family pick
  • Short runtime — easy weeknight watch

Not ideal for

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    Is My Neighbor Totoro worth watching?

    Yes — My Neighbor Totoro earns a 79% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded fantasy, animation, family pick. Read our full review (4/5).

    Celluloid verdict

    Miyazaki’s gentle masterpiece of childhood wonder remains Studio Ghibli’s most beloved English-search entry point.

    , Founder & Editor

    Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

    What is My Neighbor Totoro 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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    Critic Reviews

    Short review 4 min read English My Neighbor Totoro

    My Neighbor Totoro (1988) Review: Wonder at a Child's Pace

    My Neighbor Totoro is Hayao Miyazaki's gentle Studio Ghibli fantasy about two sisters, a country house and a giant forest spirit, a film of pure, unhurried wonder.

    Yes. It is a warm, enchanting family film that captures childhood like few others, though its slight, episodic story may feel slow to viewers expecting adventure.

    Kaiser Khan Founder & Editor

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    My Neighbor Totoro: frequently asked questions

    Is My Neighbor Totoro worth watching?

    Yes. My Neighbor Totoro (1988) has a Celluloid Score of 79%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

    Where can I watch My Neighbor Totoro?

    In the United States, My Neighbor Totoro streams on HBO Max with a subscription, and you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: Netflix in India; Netflix in Indonesia; Netflix in Malaysia; Netflix in Nigeria. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

    How long is My Neighbor Totoro?

    My Neighbor Totoro runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).

    What is My Neighbor Totoro rated?

    My Neighbor Totoro is rated G in the United States, U in the UK, G in Australia and ALL in South Korea. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

    Who stars in My Neighbor Totoro?

    My Neighbor Totoro is directed by Hayao Miyazaki and stars Noriko Hidaka, Chika Sakamoto, Hitoshi Takagi, Shigesato Itoi, Sumi Shimamoto.

    What is the Metascore for My Neighbor Totoro?

    Metacritic's Metascore for My Neighbor Totoro is 73 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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