

Tora-san's Dream of Spring
1979, Japanese. Directed by Yoji Yamada.
Tora-san's opinions about Americans get challenged when another wandering peddler Michael Jordan stops by Shibamata.
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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- Released
- 28 December 1979
- Original title
- 男はつらいよ 寅次郎春の夢
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Tomio Kuriyama, Leonard Schrader, Yoji Yamada
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Tora-san's Lullaby
1974 · 7.8/10
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Tora-san Meets the Songstress Again
1975 · 8.2/10
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Tora-san, the Intellectual
1975 · 8.2/10
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Tora-san's Sunrise and Sunset
1976 · 8.8/10
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Tora-san's Pure Love
1976 · 9.2/10
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Tora-san Meets His Lordship
1977 · 8.8/10
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Tora-san Plays Cupid
1977 · 8.0/10
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Stage-Struck Tora-san
1978 · 8.2/10
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Talk of the Town Tora-san
1978 · 8.0/10
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Tora-san, the Matchmaker
1979 · 8.7/10
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Tora-san's Tropical Fever
1980 · 8.3/10
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Foster Daddy, Tora!
1980 · 8.0/10
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Tora-san's Love in Osaka
1981 · 9.0/10
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Tora-san's Promise
1981 · 8.7/10
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Hearts and Flowers for Tora-san
1982 · 8.0/10
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Tora-san, the Expert
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Tora-san's Dream of Spring: quick answers
What should I watch before Tora-san's Dream of Spring?
Watch Tora-san Plays Cupid (1977), Stage-Struck Tora-san (1978), Talk of the Town Tora-san (1978), and Tora-san, the Matchmaker (1979) first, plus 6 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after Tora-san's Dream of Spring?
Next in the series: Tora-san's Tropical Fever (1980), Foster Daddy, Tora! (1980), and Tora-san's Love in Osaka (1981).
Is Tora-san's Dream of Spring worth watching?
Tora-san's Dream of Spring doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is Tora-san's Dream of Spring?
Tora-san's Dream of Spring runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Does Tora-san's Dream of Spring have a post-credits scene?
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Tora-san's Dream of Spring parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Tora-san's Dream of Spring on?
Tora-san's Dream of Spring isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 28 December 1979. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Tora-san's Dream of Spring?
If you liked Tora-san's Dream of Spring, try Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger, Ricky Gervais: SuperNature, Jerry Seinfeld: 23 Hours to Kill.
Who directed Tora-san's Dream of Spring?
Tora-san's Dream of Spring (1979) was directed by Yoji Yamada and stars Kiyoshi Atsumi, Herb Edelman, Chieko Baisho.