My Neighbor Totoro
"He's your friendly neighbourhood forest spirit!"
Originally released in 1988. My Neighbor Totoro is a fantasy/animation film. directed by Hayao Miyazaki. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Noriko Hidaka, Chika Sakamoto, and Hitoshi Takagi
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 16, 1988
37 years ago
Runtime
1h 26m
86 minutes total
User Rating
8.1/10
Excellent (8,543 votes)
Budget
$3.7M
Production budget
Box Office
$41M
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Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Noriko Hidaka
as Satsuki Kusakabe (voice)
Chika Sakamoto
as Mei Kusakabe (voice)
Hitoshi Takagi
as Totoro (voice)
Shigesato Itoi
as Tatsuo Kusakabe (voice)
Sumi Shimamoto
as Yasuko Kusakabe (voice)
Tanie Kitabayashi
as Granny (voice)
Toshiyuki Amagasa
as Kanta Ogaki (voice)
Yuko Maruyama
as Kanta's Mother (voice)
Masashi Hirose
as Kanta's Father (voice)
Reiko Suzuki
as Kanta's Aunt (voice)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
- Budget
- $3,700,000
- Revenue
- $41,000,000
Production Companies
- Studio Ghibli
- Nibariki
- Tokuma Shoten
Frequently Asked Questions
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. Whe...
Who directed My Neighbor Totoro?
My Neighbor Totoro was directed by Hayao Miyazaki.
How long is My Neighbor Totoro?
My Neighbor Totoro has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
When was My Neighbor Totoro released?
My Neighbor Totoro was released on April 16, 1988 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in My Neighbor Totoro?
The main cast of My Neighbor Totoro includes Noriko Hidaka, Chika Sakamoto, Hitoshi Takagi, Shigesato Itoi, Sumi Shimamoto.
Is My Neighbor Totoro worth watching?
My Neighbor Totoro has a user rating of 8.1/10 based on 8,543 reviews, indicating excellent reception from audiences.