My Neighbor Totoro

Theatrical Release Date: 1993 05 07 (USA) / 1993 XX XX (USA)

UPC: 786936791716

Studio: Walt Disney

MPAA Rating: G   Contains:[Child Classic, Excellent For Children]

Summary: This superbly animated children's tale is directed by Hayao Miyazaki, one of Japan's most beloved animators. The story follows Satsuke and Mei, two young girls who find that their new country home is in a mystical forest inhabited by a menagerie of mystical creatures called Totoros. They befriend O Totoro, the biggest and eldest Totoro, who is also the king of the forest. As their girls' mother lies sick in the hospital, O Totoro brings the sisters on a magical adventure but also helps them to understand the realities of life. Like most films released by Miyazaki's Studio Ghibli, this family-oriented feature has a powerful ecological theme. The English-language version of this film wasn't dubbed until many years later, explaining the presence of actors such as Dakota Fanning in the cast (who wasn't even born until 1994). ~ Jonathan E. Laxamana, Rovi

Category: Fantasy

Features: The World of Ghibli - Visit My Neighbor Totoro In This Imaginative Interactive Experience!

Enter The Lands - Meet the Characters and Hear the Story of the Movie

Behind The Studio - Discover the Film's Inspiration Through Documentaries, including new Interviews with Hayao Miyazaki

Storyboard Presentation of the Movie

My Neighbor Totoro

Format: DVD

Release Date: 03/02/2010

Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Theatre Wide-Screen

Audio: DD2 Dolby Digital Stereo, DD5.1 Dolby Digital 5.1

Runtime: 88 Minutes

Sides: 2

Number of Discs: 2

Language(s) French

Subtitles: English,French

Region: USA & territories, Canada

Chapters: Disc #1 -- My Neighbor Totoro
1. Opening Credits / The New Home [:00]
2. A Haunted House? [:00]
3. Visiting Mother [:00]
4. Discovery! [:02]
5. Mei's Tale [:00]
6. School With Satsuki [:00]
7. Kanta's Umbrella [:02]
8. The Bus Stop [2:21]
9. Totoros' Gift [2:21]
10. The Telegram [7:50]
11. Searching For Mei [2:57]
12. The Hospital Express/ End Credits [3:04]

Andrea LeVasseur

In the world of Hayao Miyazaki, the curiosity of two sisters drives the narrative for a story that seems created purely for the sake of whimsical pleasure. There are no villains, and the family actually cares for each other. What's more, the imagination of little girls in the natural and spiritual world is encouraged and celebrated. While unheard of in an American animated adventure, all these elements create a joyous family film that is lighthearted fun for children, yet full of enough nuance to please an adult audience. With Miyazaki's hand-drawn style of sweeping backgrounds and fuzzy creatures, the simple exploration of a backyard is transformed into a magical journey. Unlike typical Disney films, the children's antics never seem contrived or fall into a battle-against-adults storyline. My Neighbor Totoro embraces the creativity inherent in a little girl's play time, while honoring it with the subtle details of a dramatic work. The features of Totoro and the Cat Bus are rendered lovingly, and the family is portrayed as a positive and comforting presence. However, My Neighbor Totoro is not a sugar-coated fantasy; some scenes portray the very real-life fears of being alone at night at a bus stop and being separated from an ill loved one. There are also some humorous bits that reveal a careful observation of children, as well as some genuinely inspiring moments in keeping with the ecological themes Miyazaki frequently returns to. This film does not suffer from a lack of conflict; it succeeds as an adventure fueled by the innocence and wonder of a little girl. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, Rovi

Cast and Crew: Hayao Miyazaki  Director 
Hayao Miyazaki  Producer 
Hayao Miyazaki  Screenwriter 
Joe Hisaishi  Composer (Music Score) 
Yasuyoshi Tokuma  Executive Producer 
Dakota Fanning  Actor 
Elle Fanning  Actor 
Tim Daly  Actor 
Lea Salonga  Actor 
Pat Carroll  Actor 
Lisa Michelson  Actor 
Cheryl Chase  Actor 
Greg Snegoff  Actor 
Alexandra Kenworthy  Actor 
Natalie Core  Actor 
Noriko Hidaka  Actor 
Chika Sakamoto  Actor 
Shigesato Itoi  Actor 
Sumi Shimamoto  Actor 
Tanie Kitabayashi  Actor 
Hitoshi Takagi  Actor 
Machiko Washio  Actor 

Country: Japan