My Neighbor Totoro is a 1988 Japanese animated film written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki and produced by Studio Ghibli, following two young sisters who move to the countryside with their father and encounter a large, gentle forest spirit named Totoro. The film was a modest commercial performer on its original release but built a lasting following through home video and merchandising, and its Totoro character became an enduring symbol of Studio Ghibli itself. My Neighbor Totoro is widely regarded as one of the greatest animated films ever made and is frequently cited for its unhurried pacing and its depiction of childhood wonder without a conventional antagonist.
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How long is My Neighbor Totoro?
About 86 minutes.
The official Studio Ghibli page for the film gives its running time as about 86 minutes.
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1. Wikidata: My Neighbor Totoro
2. My Neighbor Totoro (Wikipedia)
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My Neighbor Totoro is a 1988 Japanese animated fantasy film written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki and animated by Studio Ghibli for Tokuma Shoten.
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My Neighbor Totoro is a 1988 Japanese animated fantasy film written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki and animated by Studio Ghibli for Tokuma Shoten.
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My Neighbor Totoro is a 1988 Japanese animated film written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki and produced by Studio Ghibli, following two young sisters who move to the countryside with their father and encounter a large, gentle forest spirit named Totoro.
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Japanese animated fantasy film
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