男はつらいよ (1969): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1969 · Film · ★ 8.3
Released in 1969, 男はつらいよ is a komödie film directed by Yoji Yamada, running about 91 minutes. “Japan's most beloved loser” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Tora-San, an itinerant peddler who is thrown out of his father's house twenty years before but reconnects with his aunt, uncle and sister Sakura. Tora wreaks some havoc in their lives, like getting drunk and silly at a marriage meeting and ruining Sakura's chance to marry someone, as well as just being a real pain to those around him. There is a sentimental side to him also, and the best way to describe him is that he grows on you.
Who’s in it. 男はつらいよ stars Kiyoshi Atsumi as Torajirô Kuruma, Chieko Baisho as Sakura, Sachiko Mitsumoto as Fuyuko and Chishū Ryū as Gozen-sama, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.3/10, 男はつらいよ sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 男はつらいよ page.
If you liked it. Fans of 男はつらいよ tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Das Leben ist schön and Fight Club.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch 男はつらいよ (1969)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for 男はつらいよ change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is 男はつらいよ worth watching?
- 男はつらいよ holds an audience score of 8.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy komödie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in 男はつらいよ?
- 男はつらいよ stars Kiyoshi Atsumi, Chieko Baisho, Sachiko Mitsumoto, Chishū Ryū and Takashi Shimura.
- When was 男はつらいよ released?
- 男はつらいよ was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.