Tora-san Plays Daddy (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film
Released in 1987, Tora-san Plays Daddy is a comedy film directed by Yoji Yamada, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. A playboy-gambler friend of Tora-san’s dies and, abandoned by his mother, his little boy suddenly turns up in Shibamata. Searching for the boy’s mother, Tora-san meets a cosmetics saleslady and the three become a surrogate family, with Tora-san as “daddy”.
Who’s in it. Tora-san Plays Daddy stars Kiyoshi Atsumi as Torajiro Kuruma, Chieko Baisho as Sakura, Kumiko Akiyoshi as Takako and Midori Satsuki as Fude, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tora-san Plays Daddy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tora-san Plays Daddy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tora-san Plays Daddy (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Tora-san Plays Daddy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Tora-san Plays Daddy?
- Tora-san Plays Daddy stars Kiyoshi Atsumi, Chieko Baisho, Kumiko Akiyoshi, Midori Satsuki and Masami Shimojô.
- When was Tora-san Plays Daddy released?
- Tora-san Plays Daddy was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.