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My Neighbour Totoro (U)

Family Film Club

little girl and totoro screaming in to the air

The perfect half term finale – come along to Family Film Club for this animated classic from Studio Ghibli on the big screen.

Sisters Satsuki and Mei move home with their father to rural Japan to be closer to their convalescing mother. On arriving to their new house, Mei (the youngest sister) encounters susuwatari (house sprites) and soon discovers even more magical creatures sharing their garden and the surrounding woods. After following a trail to an ancient camphor tree nearby, she meets the huge, enigmatic and wonderful spirit Totoro and an adventure with nature begins for her and her family. 

This joyful and thoroughly charming story from Hayao Miyazaki and the team at Studio Ghibli, gently explores the connection between humans and nature, celebrating the harmony that can be reached between ancient environmental cycles and the humans who live alongside. 

Tagged with: Cinema family film club

1988 Japan Dir Hayao Miyazaki 86 min 

Please note: Over 18s can only come if they’re bringing a child, and children (under 18) can only come along if accompanied by an adult.

Booking is essential, so please book your tickets before attending.

The Family Film Club programme aims to screen films from a range of countries, styles and times, introducing a young audience to historical/archive content as well as the latest new releases.  

This film has been rated a U – but assessing suitability of any film is the responsibility of parent/guardian. Please see www.bbfc.co.uk for more information on film ratings and content.

Useful Information

Start times: Our Family Film Club screenings are shown without ads, so the film will start just after 11am. Please make sure to turn up on time so you don’t miss the start! 

Catering Deal: Look out for our special catering offer exclusively for our FFC audience: a kid’s lemonade + popcorn for £5, order and pay at the Cinema cafe.

Loyalty Card: Don't forget, you can pick up your FFC Loyalty Card at the screening. Come along five times and get your sixth visit free! 

Parent & Baby Screenings: If you’ve got an under 12 month year old, we also host our very popular Parent and Baby screenings on a Saturday morning too.

Please note: FFC screenings are designed for families to attend together so adults can only come if they’re bringing a child, and children can only come along if accompanied by an adult.

Book early to avoid disappointment. 

Cinema 2

Location
Barbican Cinema 2 & 3 are located on Beech Street, a short walk from the Barbican’s Silk Street entrance. From Silk Street, you’ll see a zebra crossing that will take you across the road to the venue. 

Address
Beech Street
London
EC2Y 8DS

Public transport
The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.