Tora-san's Forbidden Love (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1984, Tora-san's Forbidden Love is a comedy film directed by Yoji Yamada, running about 107 minutes.
What it’s about. Tora-san spends several days at the home of a hard-working salaryman ("salaried worker"), who abruptly disappears. When the man's wife asks Tora-san to help find him, he falls in love with her, and secretly hopes the husband will not be found.
Who’s in it. Tora-san's Forbidden Love stars Kiyoshi Atsumi as Torajiro Kuruma, Chieko Baisho as Sakura, Masami Shimojō as Uncle and Chieko Misaki as Aunty, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Tora-san's Forbidden Love 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 Tora-san's Forbidden Love page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tora-san's Forbidden Love tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tora-san's Forbidden Love (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Tora-san's Forbidden Love change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Tora-san's Forbidden Love worth watching?
- Tora-san's Forbidden Love 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 Tora-san's Forbidden Love?
- Tora-san's Forbidden Love stars Kiyoshi Atsumi, Chieko Baisho, Masami Shimojō, Chieko Misaki and Gin Maeda.
- When was Tora-san's Forbidden Love released?
- Tora-san's Forbidden Love was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.