Sign up

Tokyo Chorus

1931Movie1 h 31 min

ComedyDrama
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Rotten Tomatoes–81%
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Rotten Tomatoes–81%

Summary

During the Depression, a young man struggles to provide for his family after he is sacked for defending an older colleague.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Kids

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at

Where to watch

Set your services

Fingerprint

Not for laughs, scares or warmth.

Movies with

Cast

10 of 10

Crew

Directed by
Yasujirō Ozu
Written by
Komatsu Kitamura, Kōgo Noda

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

August 15, 1931 · 1 h 31 min · Comedy, Drama

Released
August 15, 1931
Runtime
1 h 31 min
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
Japanese
Also spoken
xx
Made in
Japan
Available in
3 countries

Tropes

Brick Joke, Contrived Coincidence, Diabolus ex Machina +6

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Tokyo Chorus?"

Questions about Tokyo Chorus

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Tokyo Chorus?

Criterion

In the United States, Tokyo Chorus streams on Criterion. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is Tokyo Chorus worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 7.1).

Is Tokyo Chorus okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Tokyo Chorus make me laugh?

Serious

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 0 of 4.

Is Tokyo Chorus plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (7 of 10) and character depth (6 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Tokyo Chorus in English?

Japanesexx

No, it was made in Japanese, with some xx.