My Neighbors the Yamadas

PGUnited States rating19991h 44mAnimation, Comedy, Family
Where to watch

Is it right for your kids?

Tell us who's watching and we'll check it for them.

Official
PG US
Our age guide
10+
Parents say
No votes yet

This animated film follows the daily lives of a Japanese family living in Tokyo. It shows the everyday joys and small conflicts that happen between parents, children, and even the family pet. The stories are presented as a series of vignettes that show the realistic side of family life.

Spoiler-free summary written by AI from the plot and dialogue.

What's in it

Scary
None
Violence
None
Language
None
Rude humour
Mild
Sad themes
Mild
Pace
Gentle
The film uses a vignette structure with long takes and a relaxed atmosphere that allows the story to breathe. Estimated

Scary moments

No scary moments flagged.

Talk about it after

  1. 1Which part of the family's daily routine did you find the funniest?
  2. 2How did the parents show they cared for each other even when they were arguing?
  3. 3What did you think about the way the grandmother gave advice to the family?

Where to watch in United States

Rent or buy5 storesAmazon VideoApple TV StoreFandango At HomeGoogle Play MoviesYouTube

Streaming data by JustWatch

▶ Watch trailer

If your family liked My Neighbors the Yamadas

Plot source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)