

Tora-san's Pure Love
1976, Japanese. Directed by Yoji Yamada.
When Tora-san's infatuation with his nephew's school teacher causes family turmoil, he leaves on his travels again. When he returns, he falls in love with the teacher's mother.
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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- Released
- 25 December 1976
- Original title
- 男はつらいよ 寅次郎純情詩集
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Yoshitaka Asama, Yoji Yamada
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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, 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 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 Matchmaker
1979 · 8.7/10
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1979 · 8.2/10
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Tora-san's Pure Love: quick answers
What should I watch before Tora-san's Pure Love?
Watch Tora-san's Lullaby (1974), Tora-san Meets the Songstress Again (1975), Tora-san, the Intellectual (1975), and Tora-san's Sunrise and Sunset (1976) first, plus 6 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after Tora-san's Pure Love?
Next in the series: Tora-san Meets His Lordship (1977), Tora-san Plays Cupid (1977), and Stage-Struck Tora-san (1978).
Is Tora-san's Pure Love worth watching?
Tora-san's Pure Love doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is Tora-san's Pure Love?
Tora-san's Pure Love runs 103 minutes (1h 43m).
Does Tora-san's Pure Love have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Tora-san's Pure Love. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Tora-san's Pure Love parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Tora-san's Pure Love on?
Tora-san's Pure Love isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 25 December 1976. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Tora-san's Pure Love?
If you liked Tora-san's Pure Love, try Class Rank, I Love My Dad, A Bad Idea Gone Wrong.
Who directed Tora-san's Pure Love?
Tora-san's Pure Love (1976) was directed by Yoji Yamada and stars Kiyoshi Atsumi, Chieko Baisho, Fumi Dan.