1988 · 86 min · Animation, Family, Fantasy
My Neighbor Totoro is Hayao Miyazaki's beloved family classic about two young sisters, Satsuki and Mei, who move to rural Japan and befriend magical forest spirits — including the giant, gentle Totoro — while their mother recovers from illness nearby. The film's gentle, wonder-filled tone has made it one of the most beloved animated films in history and the face of Studio Ghibli itself.
My Neighbor Totoro streams on Netflix and Max with any standard subscription.
My Neighbor Totoro is rated G and is one of the most child-friendly Ghibli films. It is appropriate for all ages and is a common first Ghibli film for children.
Totoro is a nature spirit — a forest guardian who can only be seen by young children and those pure of heart. In Japanese folklore, he represents the spirit world that exists alongside the human world.
My Neighbor Totoro runs just 86 minutes — shorter than most feature films — making it ideal for young viewers with shorter attention spans.
Yes — the English dub is available on both Netflix and Max, featuring the voice of Dakota Fanning as Satsuki and Elle Fanning as Mei.