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My Neighbors the Yamadas

PG19991h 44mIsao Takahata
IMDb 7.1 · Rotten Tomatoes 78% · Metacritic 75

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"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.

AnimationComedyFamily
SurrealismMiddle ClassDysfunctional FamilyBased On MangaUrban SettingGrandmotherJapanese FamilyHaikuAnime

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What is My Neighbors the Yamadas (1999) about?

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.

Who stars in My Neighbors the Yamadas?

My Neighbors the Yamadas stars Hayato Isohata (Noboru Yamada (voice)), Masako Araki (Shige Yamano (voice)), Naomi Uno (Nonoko Yamada (voice)), Toru Masuoka (Takashi Yamada (voice)), Yukiji Asaoka (Matsuko Yamada (voice)). The film was directed by Isao Takahata.

How long is My Neighbors the Yamadas?

My Neighbors the Yamadas has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1999. It is rated PG.

Is My Neighbors the Yamadas worth watching?

My Neighbors the Yamadas holds an IMDb rating of 7.1/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 78. Fans of Animation, Comedy, Family are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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