My Neighbor Totoro: Studio Ghibli at the Rio Theatre!

There is no better way to appreciate the magic of Studio Ghibli than on the big screen!

Movie-lovers of all ages adore the wonderful collection from Japan’s famed Studio Ghibli, and Hayao Miyazaki‘s “breakthrough” film MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO (1988) is one of their most popular titles This heartwarming and sentimental tale about sisters Satsuki and Mei encountering a mythical forest sprite and its woodland companions when they move to rural Japan is perfect for movie-lovers of all ages – minors very welcome in the balcony!

An otherworldly tale of childhood and a definitive work of imagination.” (Empire Magazine)

“One of the finest family films ever made.” (Film4)


Saturday, August 5 This screening is the English dub
Doors 3:00 pm | Movie 3:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.
Tickets $13 in advance HERE | $13 at the door

Kids and Family Pricing in Effect!

Adults with Kids under 13 just $8! Kids tickets are $6! HERE

Saturday, September 2 This screening is the English dub
Doors 12:00 pm | Movie 12:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.
Tickets $13 in advance HERE | $13 at the door

Kids and Family Pricing in Effect!

Adults with Kids under 13 just $8! Kids tickets are $6! HERE


MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO “Tonari no Totoro” (Hayao Miyazaki, 1988 / DCP / 89 minutes) | When two girls move to the country to be near their ailing mother, they have adventures with the wonderous forest spirits who live nearby.


*Minors permitted. Must be 19+ w/ID for bar service.
*Rio Theatre Groupons and Rio Theatre passes are OK for any single film screening only. Please redeem at the box office.
*Online sales end an hour before showtime; unless otherwise noted, tickets are always available for purchase at the box office prior to showtime. All Rio Theatre tickets are final sale. Our box office is typically open 30 minutes before showtime. All seating is General Admission; please arrive 20-30 minutes prior to showtime to ensure great seats and time for treats.
*If you are looking to redeem either a Rio Theatre gift certificate or Groupon to any regular Rio Theatre screening: You can either email us in advance <[email protected]> and give us a “heads up,” or do it at the box office prior to showtime. (We seat 400+ people and our regular screenings are very rarely at capacity – you should not have issues being admitted.)

Two sisters move to the country with their father in order to be closer to their hospitalized mother, and discover the surrounding trees are inhabited by Totoros, magical spirits of the forest. When the youngest runs away from home, the older sister seeks help from the spirits to find her.

About The Rio

Voted the #1 Independent Theatre in Vancouver, the Rio Theatre is a multimedia venue featuring arthouse, mainstream and cult-classic cinemas as well as live entertainment. Built in 1938, the Rio has been fully restored with a state of the art digital projector, surround sound, a huge stage and 420 luxurious seats.

1660 East Broadway, Vancouver, BC

Phone: 604.879.3456

Info Line: 604.878.3456

Email: [email protected]

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