My Neighbors the Yamadas 1999
“The safety of family is the wish of the world.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 104 minutes
- Director
- Isao Takahata
- Networks
- Studio Ghibli, Nippon Television Network Corporation, Tokuma Shoten
What is My Neighbors the Yamadas?
My Neighbors the Yamadas is a film first released in 1999. Catalogued under Animation, Comedy, Family.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1999
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 104 minutes
- Release date
- Jul 17, 1999
- Studios
- Studio Ghibli, Nippon Television Network Corporation, Tokuma Shoten
- Genres
- Animation, Comedy, Family
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.0/10
- Episode runtime
- ~104 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Studio Ghibli, Nippon Television Network Corporation, Tokuma Shoten
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Overview
My Neighbors the Yamadas is a film first released in 1999. Catalogued under Animation, Comedy, Family. Produced and broadcast by Studio Ghibli, Nippon Television Network Corporation, Tokuma Shoten. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A day-in-the-life of a Tokyo family told through comic‑strip style vignettes.”
- Unique comic‑strip visual style
- Warm, relatable family stories
- Blend of humor and touching moments
- Its sketch‑like animation differs from Studio Ghibli’s usual polished anime look.
Watch it if you enjoy lighthearted yet poignant snapshots of everyday family life.
The film is PG‑rated, offering gentle humor and occasional bittersweet moments suitable for all ages.
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What animation style does the film use?
It is presented in a stylized comic‑strip aesthetic rather than the studio’s typical anime look.
What is the film’s rating?
It is rated PG, indicating it is suitable for general audiences.
How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour and 44 minutes.
What genres describe the film?
It is classified as animation, comedy, and family.
What is the central focus of the story?
The film follows everyday episodes of a typical middle‑class Tokyo family, mixing humor with heartfelt moments.
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