My Neighbor Totoro (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 8.1
Released in 1988, My Neighbor Totoro is a fantasy, family and animation film directed by Hayao Miyazaki, running about 86 minutes. “He's your friendly neighbourhood forest spirit!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What 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.
Who’s in it. My Neighbor Totoro stars Noriko Hidaka as Satsuki Kusakabe (voice), Chika Sakamoto as Mei Kusakabe (voice), Hitoshi Takagi as Totoro (voice) and Shigesato Itoi as Tatsuo Kusakabe (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.1/10, My Neighbor Totoro sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $41M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch My Neighbor Totoro page.
If you liked it. Fans of My Neighbor Totoro tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch My Neighbor Totoro (1988)?
- In US, My Neighbor Totoro is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is My Neighbor Totoro worth watching?
- My Neighbor Totoro holds an audience score of 8.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, family and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in My Neighbor Totoro?
- My Neighbor Totoro stars Noriko Hidaka, Chika Sakamoto, Hitoshi Takagi, Shigesato Itoi and Sumi Shimamoto.
- When was My Neighbor Totoro released?
- My Neighbor Totoro was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.