My Neighbor Totoro

GUnited States rating19881h 26mFantasy, Animation, Family
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Two sisters move to a rural home near a hospital where their mother is recovering. While exploring their new surroundings, the girls encounter magical forest spirits and a large, friendly creature named Totoro. It is a gentle story about family bonds and the wonders of nature.

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What's in it

Scary
Mild
Violence
None
Language
None
Rude humour
None
Sad themes
Mild
Pace
Gentle
The film features long lingering shots and a peaceful atmosphere with plenty of room to breathe. Estimated

Scary moments

  • Approx.SomeThe girls briefly worry about their sister's location after she wanders off.

Talk about it after

  1. 1What was your favorite magical creature that the girls met in the forest?
  2. 2How did the sisters show they cared for their mother even when she was away?
  3. 3If you could have a magical friend like Totoro, what would you do together?

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