My Neighbors the Yamadas

My Neighbors the Yamadas

1999-07-17 • 1h 44m • PG •
Animation Comedy Family
7.0
User Score
580 votes

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

Overview

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.

Isao Takahata

Director

Isao Takahata

Writer

Top Billed Cast

Movie Details

Status

Released

Original Language

ja

Budget

$N/A

Revenue

$N/A

Runtime

1h 44m

Release Date

1999-07-17

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Reviews

Alunauwie

Alunauwie

2025-09-29T03:11:37.136Z

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)