Tora-san's Island Encounter (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film
Released in 1985, Tora-san's Island Encounter is a comedy film directed by Yoji Yamada, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. Tora-san's family's neighbor, Akemi, who had been married in Marriage Counselor Tora-san (1984), runs away from her husband, who is only interested in work. Tora-san follows her to Shikinejima, and attempts to bring her back to her home. In doing so he encounters a school-reunion group who are traveling to meet their elementary school teacher, which is a reference to the film Twenty-Four Eyes by Keisuke Kinoshita. Tora-san joins them and falls in love with the teacher.
Who’s in it. Tora-san's Island Encounter stars Kiyoshi Atsumi as Torajiro Kuruma, Chieko Baisho as Sakura, Masami Shimojō as Uncle and Chieko Misaki as Aunty, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tora-san's Island Encounter page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tora-san's Island Encounter tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tora-san's Island Encounter (1985)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Tora-san's Island Encounter change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Tora-san's Island Encounter?
- Tora-san's Island Encounter stars Kiyoshi Atsumi, Chieko Baisho, Masami Shimojō, Chieko Misaki and Gin Maeda.
- When was Tora-san's Island Encounter released?
- Tora-san's Island Encounter was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.