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My Neighbor Totoro

(1988, Rated G, Family and kids, Starring Dakota Fanning)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 3, age appropriate for kids over 5; suggested age 5.
  • Is it any good?

    5.0
  • Common Sense says

    One of the best family movies of all time.

updated 07.04.08

Why We Rated This on for Ages 5 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Not an issue.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness :

    Not an issue.
  • Sexy stuff :

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About My Neighbor Totoro

Parents need to know that this movie presents no sex, violence, or harsh language use. Scenes involving a parent in the hospital are treated sensitively. Parents may wish to caution their children against imitating the girls' habit of wandering alone in the forest at night. Older teens may be interested in this film due to an appreciation for Miyazaki's subsequent work.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the concept of having a seriously ill parent or relative. Families who have recently moved far away from home may identify with Mei (Elle Fanning) and Satsuki (Dakota Fanning)'s situation.
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  1. Teen Reviewer
    Age 15
    Lives in Wisconsin
    I rate this title on for age 3 and give it 5.0

    Great movie

    This is a REALLy cute movie that I loved ever since I was like 3. You can't watch this movie and not be happy. It's so CUTE!!

  2. Kid Reviewer
    Age 11
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 3 and give it 5.0
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    Terrific!!!

    Perfect family movie!

  3. Teen Reviewer
    Age 13
    Lives in
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

  4. Kid Reviewer
    Age 12
    Lives in Missouri
    I rate this title on for age 3 and give it 5.0

    My favorite G-rated film.

    Not as good as Miyazaki's more actiony movies, but still one of the best movies of all time! There's not even a tiny bit of innuendo in here, just pure family fun.

  5. Teen Reviewer
    Age 16
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Great family movie!

    This is the perfect family film from anime visionary Hayao Miyazaki, and it has something for everyone (except for people who love films that have at least a little violence, but ah well). You'll laugh, you'll cry, you may even say "that's so cuuuuuuuute" a few times when even looking at the little white Totoro. Hey, I'm 16 and I don't think this movie's childish. It's just a good family film. See it.

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