Movie

Tora-san, the Intellectual

★ 8.2(5)19751h 40m

Tora-san, the Intellectual is streaming on Hulu, U-NEXT, FOD Channel Amazon Channel, Plus Shochiku Amazon Channel and FOD in Japan, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability checked 21 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Yoji Yamada
Release date: 1975-12-27
Runtime: 1h 40m
Language: Japanese
Status: Released
Country: Japan
Studio: Shochiku
Part of: Tora-san Series

About Tora-san, the Intellectual

Tora-san, the Intellectual is a 1975 movie in the Comedy genre, directed by Yoji Yamada, starring Kiyoshi Atsumi, Chieko Baisho and Masami Shimojō. It has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes. It holds an average rating of 8.2/10 from 5 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Tora-san, the Intellectual in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Tora-san is inspired to pursue an education after a visit to the grave of a woman he met years ago. When he returns to Shibamata with the intent to study, he falls for Toraya's new tenant instead.

Cast

Kiyoshi Atsumi

Torajiro

Chieko Baisho

Sakura

Masami Shimojō

Tatsuzo

Chieko Misaki

Tsune

Gin Maeda

Hiroshi

Hisao Dazai

Umetaro

Gajirō Satō

Hayato Nakamura

Yoshio Yoshida

Kazuhiko Kasai

Akihiko Hanyû

Kenji Kimura

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Tora-san, the Intellectual in Japan?+

In Japan, you can stream Tora-san, the Intellectual on Hulu, U-NEXT, FOD Channel Amazon Channel, Plus Shochiku Amazon Channel and FOD. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

Is Tora-san, the Intellectual on Netflix?+

Tora-san, the Intellectual is not on Netflix in Japan right now, but you can stream it on Hulu, U-NEXT, FOD Channel Amazon Channel, Plus Shochiku Amazon Channel and FOD.

How long is Tora-san, the Intellectual?+

Tora-san, the Intellectual has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

Who stars in Tora-san, the Intellectual?+

Tora-san, the Intellectual stars Kiyoshi Atsumi, Chieko Baisho, Masami Shimojō, Chieko Misaki and Gin Maeda.

When did Tora-san, the Intellectual come out?+

Tora-san, the Intellectual is a 1975 movie directed by Yoji Yamada.

What genre is Tora-san, the Intellectual?+

Tora-san, the Intellectual is Comedy film.

Who directed Tora-san, the Intellectual?+

Tora-san, the Intellectual was directed by Yoji Yamada.