My Neighbor Totoro Review (1988) — 79% Celluloid Score
Directed by Hayao Miyazaki · 1988 ·
My Neighbor Totoro (1988) earns a 79% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.
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Theatrical release 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 |
Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.
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 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.
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. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.
Celluloid Verdict
Miyazaki’s gentle masterpiece of childhood wonder remains Studio Ghibli’s most beloved English-search entry point.
Celluloid editorial verdict
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
My Neighbor Totoro (1988) Review
★★★★☆
Hayao Miyazaki's My Neighbor Totoro (1988) remains a defining Fantasy landmark from Japan, with scores that still shape how audiences discover the title.
Strongly recommended — holds up for new and returning viewers.
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