The Secret World of Arrietty

http://myanimelist.net/anime/7711/Karigurashi_no_Arrietty



Arrietty, a tiny but tenacious 14-year-old, lives with her parents in the recesses of a suburban garden home, unbeknownst to the homeowner and her housekeeper. Like all little people, Arrietty remains hidden from view, except during occasional covert ventures beyond the floorboards to "borrow" scrap supplies like sugar cubes from her human hosts. But when 12-year-old Shou, a human boy who comes to stay in the home, discovers his mysterious housemate one evening, a secret friendship blossoms. If discovered, their relationship could drive Arrietty's family from the home and straight into danger.

 

I though it was cute, ended up watching it a few times (got dragged into watching it by my kids lol). Tho some adults might not like it, it is a great film for the younger generation.

 

I don't know about the Japanese voice acting but there are 2 different English dubs, Disney's (US) dub and a UK dub. The UK dub is much better and has a bigger cast with more well known actors such as Mark Strong and Saoirse Ronan. Also, the UK dub keeps the character's names from the Japanese version.