Tora-san, Wish You Were Here (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2019, Tora-san, Wish You Were Here is a comedy and drama film directed by Yoji Yamada, running about 115 minutes.
What it’s about. The 50th film in Tora-san series, using the old footages and newly shot scenes to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the series. The adult Mitsuo, Tora-san’s nephew, who runs into Izumi, his first love, whom he had once promised to marry. The familiar faces of Kurumaya Cafe, which Tora-san’s family ran in Shibamata, also return. Catching up with old friends, it is always their dearest memories of Tora-san which everyone shares on such occasions…
Who’s in it. Tora-san, Wish You Were Here stars Kiyoshi Atsumi as Tora-san, Chieko Baisho as Sakura Suwa (Torajiro's sister), Hidetaka Yoshioka as Mitsuo (Sakura's son) and Kumiko Goto as Izumi Oikawa (Mitsuo's lover), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Tora-san, Wish You Were Here 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, Wish You Were Here page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tora-san, Wish You Were Here tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tora-san, Wish You Were Here (2019)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Tora-san, Wish You Were Here change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Tora-san, Wish You Were Here worth watching?
- Tora-san, Wish You Were Here holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Tora-san, Wish You Were Here?
- Tora-san, Wish You Were Here stars Kiyoshi Atsumi, Chieko Baisho, Hidetaka Yoshioka, Kumiko Goto and Gin Maeda.
- When was Tora-san, Wish You Were Here released?
- Tora-san, Wish You Were Here was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.