Marriage Counselor Tora-san (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1984, Marriage Counselor Tora-san is a comedy film directed by Yoji Yamada, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. In Shibamata, Tokyo, Tora-san's family prepares for a wedding. Meanwhile, the traveling Tora-san meets an old acqaintance in Iwate Province. Tora-san refuses to drink with him, afraid that the acquaintance, now settled and married, will again become attracted to Tora-san's wandering existence. Tora-san becomes attracted to a female barber, but must break off their relationship so that she too can live a secure life. She instead gets into an abusive relationship with a motorcyclist.
Who’s in it. Marriage Counselor Tora-san stars Kiyoshi Atsumi as Torajiro Kuruma, Chieko Baisho as Sakura, Rie Nakahara as Fuko and Masami Shimojō as Uncle, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Marriage Counselor Tora-san 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 Marriage Counselor Tora-san page.
If you liked it. Fans of Marriage Counselor Tora-san tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Marriage Counselor Tora-san (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Marriage Counselor Tora-san change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Marriage Counselor Tora-san worth watching?
- Marriage Counselor Tora-san holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Marriage Counselor Tora-san?
- Marriage Counselor Tora-san stars Kiyoshi Atsumi, Chieko Baisho, Rie Nakahara, Masami Shimojō and Chieko Misaki.
- When was Marriage Counselor Tora-san released?
- Marriage Counselor Tora-san was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.