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My Neighbor Totoro (1988)

New home. Very unusual neighbors.

My Neighbor Totoro (1988) official trailer artwork

Two sisters discover forest spirits near their new home in the countryside.

1h 26m · G · Fantasy · Anime

My Neighbor Totoro (1988) movie poster1988

Why pick this tonight?

For a shorter fantasy night focused on childhood curiosity rather than a large battle.

Cast: Dakota Fanning, Elle Fanning, Tim Daly

Director: Hayao Miyazaki

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Where to watch

US options recorded Sep 7, 2026

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Film facts & sources

Poster: Rotten Tomatoes film artwork

Original film year: 1988. Recorded streaming release: Dec 10, 2019. That is not the date the movie joined any current subscription service.

Studio Ghibli confirms the original Japanese release in 1988 and 86-minute runtime. Later US releases explain the different years shown by other distributors.

First collected Sep 7, 2026. Research scope & saved editions.

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