

Tora-san's Cherished Mother
1969, Japanese. Directed by Yoji Yamada.
Kuruma Torajiro is discovered looking around Kyoto for someone special to him.
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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- Released
- 14 November 1969
- Original title
- 続・男はつらいよ
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Yoji Yamada, Shun'ichi Kobayashi, Akira Miyazaki
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Tora-san's Cherished Mother: quick answers
What should I watch before Tora-san's Cherished Mother?
Watch Tora-san, Our Lovable Tramp (1969) first.
What comes after Tora-san's Cherished Mother?
Next in the series: Tora-san, His Tender Love (1970), Tora-san's Grand Scheme (1970), and Tora-san's Runaway (1970).
Is Tora-san's Cherished Mother worth watching?
Tora-san's Cherished Mother doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is Tora-san's Cherished Mother?
Tora-san's Cherished Mother runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Does Tora-san's Cherished Mother have a post-credits scene?
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Tora-san's Cherished Mother parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Tora-san's Cherished Mother on?
Tora-san's Cherished Mother isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 14 November 1969. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Tora-san's Cherished Mother?
If you liked Tora-san's Cherished Mother, try Psychic Kusuo, The Geisha Boy, Detroit Metal City.
Who directed Tora-san's Cherished Mother?
Tora-san's Cherished Mother (1969) was directed by Yoji Yamada and stars Kiyoshi Atsumi, Chieko Baisho, Chōchō Miyako.
