← ← Back
Movie poster: My Neighbors the Yamadas (1999)
🎬 Movie

My Neighbors the Yamadas

Watch Trailer
1999 · 104 min Animation Comedy Family
7.0 / 10 · TMDB

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.

Watch online

Click to play

📋 Film Details

Original Title ホーホケキョ となりの山田くん
Year 1999
Country Japan
Genre Animation, Comedy, Family
Director Isao Takahata
Runtime 104 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.0/10 (600 votes)

📺 Where to Watch

Checking availability...

🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The director doesn't push the comedy pedal — lets the scene develop at its own pace. The comedic effect arises naturally, without cuing the audience.

If you're looking for light cinema for an evening — this is it. If you're looking for something that'll change your perspective on life — keep scrolling.

For those who can appreciate simple pleasure without overthinking it.

Director: Isao Takahata

— MovieFinder Editorial

🕯️

Best Watched

Viewing atmosphere: Friday evening with food and company. Doesn't require close attention — works as background too.

🎭 Cast

🎬 Similar Movies

💬 Audience Reviews

Write a Review

Quick rating — tap to vote:

Or write a full review:

0/2000