Tora-san, the Intellectual
1975, Japanese. Directed by Yoji Yamada.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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- Released
- 27 December 1975
- Original title
- 男はつらいよ 葛飾立志篇
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Yoji Yamada, Yoshitaka Asama
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Tora-san's Shattered Romance
1971 · 7.7/10
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Tora-san, the Good Samaritan
1971 · 8.0/10
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Tora-san's Love Call
1971 · 8.4/10
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Tora-san's Dear Old Home
1972 · 8.3/10
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Tora-san's Dream-Come-True
1972 · 8.3/10
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Tora-san's Forget Me Not
1973 · 8.4/10
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Tora-san Loves an Artist
1973 · 8.4/10
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Tora-san's Lovesick
1974 · 8.0/10
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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'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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1978 · 8.0/10
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Tora-san, the Intellectual: quick answers
What should I watch before Tora-san, the Intellectual?
Watch Tora-san Loves an Artist (1973), Tora-san's Lovesick (1974), Tora-san's Lullaby (1974), and Tora-san Meets the Songstress Again (1975) first, plus 6 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after Tora-san, the Intellectual?
Next in the series: Tora-san's Sunrise and Sunset (1976), Tora-san's Pure Love (1976), and Tora-san Meets His Lordship (1977).
Is Tora-san, the Intellectual worth watching?
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How long is Tora-san, the Intellectual?
Tora-san, the Intellectual runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Does Tora-san, the Intellectual have a post-credits scene?
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Tora-san, the Intellectual parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Tora-san, the Intellectual on?
Tora-san, the Intellectual isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 27 December 1975. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Tora-san, the Intellectual?
If you liked Tora-san, the Intellectual, try Psychic Kusuo, The Wedding Year, Detroit Metal City.
Who directed Tora-san, the Intellectual?
Tora-san, the Intellectual (1975) was directed by Yoji Yamada and stars Kiyoshi Atsumi, Chieko Baisho, Masami Shimojō.