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Tora-san Takes a Vacation

1990Movie1 h 46 min

Comedy
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8

A wholesome, nostalgic comedy movie about family and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Story

Mitsuo goes to Nagoya to visit Izumi, whose father left Izumi’s sad, bar hostess mother for another woman, so together they decide to confront him in Oita. Meanwhile, Izumi’s mother befriends Tora-san and together they travel to Oita to meet them, with Tora-san quickly falling for her en route.

Feels like

  • Tora-san
  • Japanese Comedy
  • Family Dynamics
  • Romantic Comedy
  • Melancholy
  • Travel
  • Eccentric Characters
  • Nostalgic
  • Gentle Humor
  • Episodic

Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Yoji Yamada
Written by
Yoji Yamada

Everyone

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

Facts

December 22, 1990 · 1 h 46 min · Comedy

Released
December 22, 1990
Runtime
1 h 46 min
Genres
Comedy
Original language
Japanese
Also spoken
German
Made in
Japan
Available in
1 country

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Tora-san Takes a Vacation?"

Questions about Tora-san Takes a Vacation

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Tora-san Takes a Vacation?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Tora-san Takes a Vacation worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 6.8).

Is Tora-san Takes a Vacation a sequel?

  1. Tora-san, Our Lovable Tramp (1969)
  2. Tora-san's Cherished Mother (1969)
  3. Tora-san, His Tender Love (1970)
  4. Tora-san's Grand Scheme (1970)
  5. Tora-san's Runaway (1970)
  6. Tora-san's Shattered Romance (1971)
  7. Tora-san, the Good Samaritan (1971)
  8. Tora-san's Love Call (1971)
  9. Tora-san's Dear Old Home (1972)
  10. Tora-san's Dream-Come-True (1972)
  11. Tora-san's Forget Me Not (1973)
  12. Tora-san Loves an Artist (1973)
  13. Tora-san's Lovesick (1974)
  14. Tora-san's Lullaby (1974)
  15. Tora-san Meets the Songstress Again (1975)
  16. Tora-san, the Intellectual (1975)
  17. Tora-san's Sunrise and Sunset (1976)
  18. Tora-san's Pure Love (1976)
  19. Tora-san Meets His Lordship (1977)
  20. Tora-san Plays Cupid (1977)
  21. Stage-Struck Tora-san (1978)
  22. Talk of the Town Tora-san (1978)
  23. Tora-san, the Matchmaker (1979)
  24. Tora-san's Dream of Spring (1979)
  25. Tora-san's Tropical Fever (1980)
  26. Foster Daddy, Tora! (1980)
  27. Tora-san's Love in Osaka (1981)
  28. Tora-san's Promise (1981)
  29. Hearts and Flowers for Tora-san (1982)
  30. Tora-san, the Expert (1982)
  31. Tora-san's Song of Love (1983)
  32. Tora-san Goes Religious? (1983)
  33. Marriage Counselor Tora-san (1984)
  34. Tora-san's Forbidden Love (1984)
  35. Tora-san, the Go-Between (1985)
  36. Tora-san's Island Encounter (1985)
  37. Tora-san's Bluebird Fantasy (1986)
  38. Tora-san Goes North (1987)
  39. Tora-san Plays Daddy (1987)
  40. Tora-san's Salad-Day Memorial (1988)
  41. Tora-san Goes to Vienna (1989)
  42. Tora-san, My Uncle (1989)
  43. Tora-san Takes a Vacation (1990)
  44. Tora-san Confesses (1991)
  45. Tora-san Makes Excuses (1992)
  46. Tora-san's Matchmaker (1993)
  47. Tora-san's Easy Advice (1994)
  48. Tora-san to the Rescue (1995)
  49. Tora-san's Tropical Fever Special Version (1997)
  50. Tora-san, Wish You Were Here (2019)

Yes: it's movie 43 of 50 in its series, after Tora-san, My Uncle (1989) and before Tora-san Confesses (1991).

Is Tora-san Takes a Vacation okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Tora-san Takes a Vacation make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

Can I half-watch Tora-san Takes a Vacation?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is Tora-san Takes a Vacation in English?

JapaneseGerman

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