ホーホケキョ となりの山田くん
The ups and downs of life.
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.
My Neighbors the Yamadas (1999) is a animation, comedy and family film directed by Isao Takahata, released on July 17, 1999 with a runtime of 1h 44m. It stars Hayato Isohata, Masako Araki, Naomi Uno and Toru Masuoka. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 630 ratings.
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Hayato Isohata
as Noboru Yamada (voice)
Masako Araki
as Shige Yamano (voice)
Naomi Uno
as Nonoko Yamada (voice)
Toru Masuoka
as Takashi Yamada (voice)
Yukiji Asaoka
as Matsuko Yamada (voice)
Akiko Yano
as Teacher Fujihara (voice)
Kosanji Yanagiya
as Haiku Reader (voice)
Tamao Nakamura
as Shige's Friend (voice)
Chōchō Miyako
as Grandma Kikuchi (voice)
Suguru Egawa
as Baseball Commentator on Television (voice)
Directed by Isao Takahata, written by Hisaichi Ishii and Isao Takahata, produced by Seiichiro Ujiie and Takashi Shoji.
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 630 ratings.
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…
Reviewed on September 29, 2025
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My Neighbors the Yamadas (1999) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
The main cast of My Neighbors the Yamadas (1999) includes Hayato Isohata, Masako Araki, Naomi Uno, Toru Masuoka and Yukiji Asaoka. The film was directed by Isao Takahata. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
My Neighbors the Yamadas was released on July 17, 1999 and runs for 1h 44m.
My Neighbors the Yamadas (1999) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 630 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy animation, comedy and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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