Tora-san, the Intellectual (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1975, Tora-san, the Intellectual is a comedy film directed by Yoji Yamada, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Tora-san is inspired to pursue an education after a visit to the grave of a woman he met years ago. When he returns to Shibamata with the intent to study, he falls for Toraya's new tenant instead.
Who’s in it. Tora-san, the Intellectual stars Kiyoshi Atsumi as Torajiro, Chieko Baisho as Sakura, Masami Shimojō as Tatsuzo and Chieko Misaki as Tsune, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Tora-san, the Intellectual has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tora-san, the Intellectual page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tora-san, the Intellectual tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tora-san, the Intellectual (1975)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Tora-san, the Intellectual change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Tora-san, the Intellectual worth watching?
- Tora-san, the Intellectual holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Tora-san, the Intellectual?
- Tora-san, the Intellectual stars Kiyoshi Atsumi, Chieko Baisho, Masami Shimojō, Chieko Misaki and Gin Maeda.
- When was Tora-san, the Intellectual released?
- Tora-san, the Intellectual was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.