Tora-san, My Uncle (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1989, Tora-san, My Uncle is a comedy film directed by Yoji Yamada, running about 109 minutes.
What it’s about. Tora-san's nephew Mitsuo is exchanging letters with Izumi, a former classmate whose parents divorced and took her out of Tokyo.
Who’s in it. Tora-san, My Uncle stars Kiyoshi Atsumi as Torajiro Kuruma, Chieko Baisho as Sakura, Fumi Dan as Hisako and Hidetaka Yoshioka as Mitsuo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Tora-san, My Uncle 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, My Uncle page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tora-san, My Uncle tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tora-san, My Uncle (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Tora-san, My Uncle change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Tora-san, My Uncle worth watching?
- Tora-san, My Uncle 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, My Uncle?
- Tora-san, My Uncle stars Kiyoshi Atsumi, Chieko Baisho, Fumi Dan, Hidetaka Yoshioka and Masami Shimojô.