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My Neighbors the Yamadas
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My Neighbors the Yamadas

1999-07-17 · 104 min · ★ 7.0

Animation · Comedy · Family

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.

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Production details

Directors
Isao Takahata
Production companies
Studio Ghibli, Nippon Television Network Corporation, Tokuma Shoten, Hakuhodo, Buena Vista Home Entertainment
Countries
Japan
Status
Released
Budget
USD 15,270,000
Revenue
USD 11,910,000

Top Cast

Hayato IsohataNoboru Yamada (voice)
Masako ArakiShige Yamano (voice)
Naomi UnoNonoko Yamada (voice)
Toru MasuokaToru MasuokaTakashi Yamada (voice)
Yukiji AsaokaYukiji AsaokaMatsuko Yamada (voice)
Akiko YanoAkiko YanoTeacher Fujihara (voice)
Kosanji YanagiyaHaiku Reader (voice)
Tamao NakamuraTamao NakamuraShige's Friend (voice)
Chōchō MiyakoChōchō MiyakoGrandma Kikuchi (voice)
Suguru EgawaSuguru EgawaBaseball Commentator on Television (voice)

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