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Parents Guide to My Neighbor Totoro (1988)

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My Neighbor Totoro

1988 · Movie

G

Content Ratings

Language0/5
Violence0/5
Sexual Content0/5
Substances0/5
Scary/Intense1/5
10
Family Score
Suggested Age

3+

Parent Verdict

There is no villain and no violence, only the quiet background worry of a sick mother and a tense stretch when little Mei goes missing. A family bath scene reflects normal Japanese custom. One of the best first films for any child, from age 3.

What Families Say

Our AI Rating

10/10

Ages 3+

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About This Rating

Our family-friendliness rating for My Neighbor Totoro is based on analysis across five key categories: Language, Violence, Sexual Content, Substances, and Scary/Intense scenes. Each category is rated from 0 (none) to 5 (extreme).

The Family Score of 10/10 provides an overall assessment of how suitable this movie is for family viewing. We recommend this content for ages 3+.