Tora-san, the Matchmaker (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1979, Tora-san, the Matchmaker is a comedy film directed by Yoji Yamada, running about 107 minutes.
What it’s about. Tora-san helps out a runaway bride.
Who’s in it. Tora-san, the Matchmaker stars Kiyoshi Atsumi as Torajiro, Chieko Baisho as Sakura, Kaori Momoi as Hitomi and Masami Shimojô as Tatsuzo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Tora-san, the Matchmaker 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, the Matchmaker page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tora-san, the Matchmaker tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tora-san, the Matchmaker (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Tora-san, the Matchmaker change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Tora-san, the Matchmaker worth watching?
- Tora-san, the Matchmaker holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Tora-san, the Matchmaker?
- Tora-san, the Matchmaker stars Kiyoshi Atsumi, Chieko Baisho, Kaori Momoi, Masami Shimojô and Chieko Misaki.
- When was Tora-san, the Matchmaker released?
- Tora-san, the Matchmaker was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.