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My Neighbors the Yamadas

"The safety of family is the wish of the world."

User Score592 votes
70%7.0/10
Release1999
Runtime1H 44M
LanguageJapanese
StatusReleased

Synopsis

The Yamadas are a typical middle class Japanese family in urban Tokyo and this film shows us a variety of episodes of their lives. With tales that range from the humorous to the heartbreaking, we see this family cope with life's little conflicts, problems, and joys in their own way.

Principal Cast8

Full Cast & Crew (53)

Media68

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Director

Isao Takahata

Isao Takahata

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Trailer

Box Office

Budget$15M
Revenue$12M

Certification

PG

Keywords

surrealismmiddle classdysfunctional familybased on mangaurban settinggrandmotherjapanese familyhaikuanime

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Reviews1

Alunauwie9/10

My Neighbors The Yamadas offers a heartfelt portrayal of everyday family life through a series of relatable and lighthearted vignettes. Its unique, minimalist art style and warm color palette enhance the emotional tone, setting it apart from other Studio Ghibli works. Full of life lessons and gentle humor, this film is perfect for family viewing and reminds us of the beauty in ordinary moments. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com) and (English version : uwiepuspita.com)

Sep 29, 2025

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Countries:Japan
Production:Studio GhibliNippon Television Network CorporationTokuma ShotenHakuhodo