My Neighbors the Yamadas (1999)
Kernel Score: 77% · 593 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Animation, Comedy, Family
Released: 1999-07-17
Runtime: 104 minutes
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US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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 parents' guide: ages 6+
Parents need to know that My Neighbors the Yamadas is a gentle PG animated Studio Ghibli film about the everyday joys and conflicts of a Japanese family, with no significant objectionable content.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- 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)
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- Kosanji Yanagiya as Haiku Reader (voice)
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My Neighbors the Yamadas FAQ
Is My Neighbors the Yamadas good?
My Neighbors the Yamadas has a 77% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 593 audience ratings.
Where can I watch My Neighbors the Yamadas?
In the US you can stream My Neighbors the Yamadas on HBO Max and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is My Neighbors the Yamadas OK for kids?
My Neighbors the Yamadas is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 6+. Parents need to know that My Neighbors the Yamadas is a gentle PG animated Studio Ghibli film about the everyday joys and conflicts of a Japanese family, with no significant objectionable content.
What movies are like My Neighbors the Yamadas?
If you liked My Neighbors the Yamadas, try Spirited Away, Kubo and the Two Strings, Destino and My Neighbor Totoro.