What age is My Neighbor Totoro appropriate for?

Movie Knight rates My Neighbor Totoro (1988) best from about age 4. Two young sisters move to the countryside to be near their hospitalized mother. They soon discover friendly magical creatures living in the nearby forest, including the fluffy Totoro. When one sister gets lost, the other turns to her new spirit friends for help.

What is My Neighbor Totoro rated?

My Neighbor Totoro (1988) is rated G. Movie Knight only lists family-appropriate titles, so nothing rated R or above appears on the site.

Is there anything to watch out for in My Neighbor Totoro?

A parent is ill and hospitalized; A child gets lost and is missing for a while. Violence is none to speak of, language is none to speak of, scary moments are mild, romance or sensuality is none to speak of, and substance use is none to speak of.

What are the positive themes in My Neighbor Totoro?

The power of imagination; Sibling bond and support; Kindness to nature; Coping with worry.

What can families talk about after watching My Neighbor Totoro?

How Satsuki cares for Mei; The magic of discovery; Managing big feelings.

Where can I watch My Neighbor Totoro?

My Neighbor Totoro (1988) is available on Netflix, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Movie Knight links straight to each option on the title page.