Movie

My Neighbors the Yamadas

“The safety of family is the wish of the world.”

★ 7.0(621)19991h 44m

My Neighbors the Yamadas is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads in France, and available to rent or buy on Orange VOD, Rakuten TV, LaCinetek, Sooner, Amazon Video, VIVA by videofutur, Premiere Max, ARTE Boutique, Apple TV Store and Canal VOD. Availability checked 23 July 2026.

Where to watch My Neighbors the Yamadas

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Good to know

Director: Isao Takahata
Release date: 1999-07-17
Runtime: 1h 44m
Language: Japanese
Box office: $11,910,000
Budget: $15,270,000
Status: Released
Country: Japan
Studio: Studio Ghibli

My Neighbors the Yamadas — trailer

About My Neighbors the Yamadas

My Neighbors the Yamadas is a 1999 movie in the Animation, Comedy and Family genres, directed by Isao Takahata, starring Hayato Isohata, Masako Araki and Naomi Uno. It has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 621 viewers. Below you can see where to watch My Neighbors the Yamadas in France — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

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)

Akiko Yano

Teacher Fujihara (voice)

Kosanji Yanagiya

Haiku Reader (voice)

Tamao Nakamura

Shige's Friend (voice)

Chōchō Miyako

Grandma Kikuchi (voice)

Suguru Egawa

Baseball Commentator on Television (voice)

Themes & keywords

surrealismmiddle classdysfunctional familybased on mangaurban settinggrandmotherjapanese familyhaikuanime

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch My Neighbors the Yamadas in France?+

In France, you can stream My Neighbors the Yamadas on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Orange VOD, Rakuten TV, LaCinetek, Sooner, Amazon Video, VIVA by videofutur, Premiere Max, ARTE Boutique, Apple TV Store and Canal VOD.

Is My Neighbors the Yamadas on Netflix?+

Yes — My Neighbors the Yamadas is available to stream on Netflix in France.

How long is My Neighbors the Yamadas?+

My Neighbors the Yamadas has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).

Who stars in My Neighbors the Yamadas?+

My Neighbors the Yamadas stars Hayato Isohata, Masako Araki, Naomi Uno, Toru Masuoka and Yukiji Asaoka.

When did My Neighbors the Yamadas come out?+

My Neighbors the Yamadas is a 1999 movie directed by Isao Takahata.

What genre is My Neighbors the Yamadas?+

My Neighbors the Yamadas is Animation, Comedy and Family film.

Who directed My Neighbors the Yamadas?+

My Neighbors the Yamadas was directed by Isao Takahata.