

Tora-san's Lullaby
1974, Japanese. Directed by Yoji Yamada.
After Hiroshi is injured in a workplace accident, Torajiro gives Sakura the money he has saved and leaves to work as a traveling salesman once again. During his travels, Torajiro meets a father who shares a drink with him. In the morning, Torajiro is shocked to learn that the man has left his baby behind and a note asking Tora to take care of the child.
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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- Released
- 28 December 1974
- Original title
- 男はつらいよ 寅次郎子守唄
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Yoshitaka Asama, Yoji Yamada
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Tora-san's Lullaby: quick answers
What should I watch before Tora-san's Lullaby?
Watch Tora-san's Dream-Come-True (1972), Tora-san's Forget Me Not (1973), Tora-san Loves an Artist (1973), and Tora-san's Lovesick (1974) first, plus 6 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after Tora-san's Lullaby?
Next in the series: Tora-san Meets the Songstress Again (1975), Tora-san, the Intellectual (1975), and Tora-san's Sunrise and Sunset (1976).
Is Tora-san's Lullaby worth watching?
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How long is Tora-san's Lullaby?
Tora-san's Lullaby runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Does Tora-san's Lullaby have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Tora-san's Lullaby on?
Tora-san's Lullaby isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 28 December 1974. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Tora-san's Lullaby?
If you liked Tora-san's Lullaby, try Sextuplets, I Love My Dad, Held Up.
Who directed Tora-san's Lullaby?
Tora-san's Lullaby (1974) was directed by Yoji Yamada and stars Kiyoshi Atsumi, Chieko Baisho, Masami Shimojō.