Tora-san's Promise (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1981, Tora-san's Promise is a comedy film directed by Yoji Yamada, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. Tora-san returns to his family's home to attend an elementary school class reunion. After he embarrasses himself by getting drunk and insulting all his ex-classmates, he resumes his travels. In Kyushu he meets an outspoken 18-year-old girl who becomes enamored of Tora-san and follows him around. One of Tora-san's old friends is terminally ill and makes Tora-san promise him to marry his wife once he is gone.
Who’s in it. Tora-san's Promise stars Kiyoshi Atsumi as Torajiro Kuruma, Chieko Baisho as Sakura, Mikiko Otonashi as Mitsue and Masami Shimojō, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Tora-san's Promise 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 Promise page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tora-san's Promise tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tora-san's Promise (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Tora-san's Promise change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Tora-san's Promise worth watching?
- Tora-san's Promise 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 Promise?
- Tora-san's Promise stars Kiyoshi Atsumi, Chieko Baisho, Mikiko Otonashi, Masami Shimojō and Chieko Misaki.
- When was Tora-san's Promise released?
- Tora-san's Promise was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.