My Neighbors the Yamadas
1999, Japanese. Directed by Isao Takahata.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
- PG
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
7.0/10 from 641 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch My Neighbors the Yamadas
My Neighbors the Yamadas is streaming on Netflix in India.
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Cast & crew
- Isao TakahataDirector
- Hayato IsohataNoboru Yamada (voice)
- Masako ArakiShige Yamano (voice)
- Naomi UnoNonoko Yamada (voice)
- Toru MasuokaTakashi Yamada (voice)
- Yukiji AsaokaMatsuko Yamada (voice)
- Akiko YanoTeacher Fujihara (voice)
- Kosanji YanagiyaHaiku Reader (voice)
- Tamao NakamuraShige's Friend (voice)
- Chōchō MiyakoGrandma Kikuchi (voice)
- Suguru EgawaBaseball Commentator on Television (voice)
Details
- Released
- 17 July 1999
- Original title
- ホーホケキョ となりの山田くん
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Isao Takahata
- Budget
- $15M
- Box office
- $12M
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What My Neighbors the Yamadas is based on
My Neighbors the Yamadas is based on Nono-chan, a 1991 manga series.
Manga series · 1991
Nono-chan
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My Neighbors the Yamadas: quick answers
Is My Neighbors the Yamadas worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 7.0/10 from 641 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is My Neighbors the Yamadas?
My Neighbors the Yamadas runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Does My Neighbors the Yamadas have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for My Neighbors the Yamadas. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
My Neighbors the Yamadas parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
My Neighbors the Yamadas is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is My Neighbors the Yamadas on?
My Neighbors the Yamadas is streaming on Netflix in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like My Neighbors the Yamadas?
If you liked My Neighbors the Yamadas, try Happiness Is a Warm Blanket, Charlie Brown, Rudolf the Black Cat, Tom and Jerry: The Movie.
Who directed My Neighbors the Yamadas?
My Neighbors the Yamadas (1999) was directed by Isao Takahata and stars Hayato Isohata, Masako Araki, Naomi Uno.
What is My Neighbors the Yamadas based on?
My Neighbors the Yamadas is based on Nono-chan, a 1991 manga series.