Tora-san Plays Cupid
1977, Japanese. Directed by Yoji Yamada.
Tora-san becomes friends with Toraya's newest tenant, a pachinko-playing electrician that goes by the nickname Watt. Tora attempts to match Watt with a young waitress.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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- Released
- 24 December 1977
- Original title
- 男はつらいよ 寅次郎頑張れ！
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Yoshitaka Asama, Yoji Yamada
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1973 · 8.4/10
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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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1975 · 8.2/10
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Tora-san's Sunrise and Sunset
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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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Stage-Struck Tora-san
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Tora-san Plays Cupid: quick answers
What should I watch before Tora-san Plays Cupid?
Watch Tora-san, the Intellectual (1975), Tora-san's Sunrise and Sunset (1976), Tora-san's Pure Love (1976), and Tora-san Meets His Lordship (1977) first, plus 6 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after Tora-san Plays Cupid?
Next in the series: Stage-Struck Tora-san (1978), Talk of the Town Tora-san (1978), and Tora-san, the Matchmaker (1979).
Is Tora-san Plays Cupid worth watching?
Tora-san Plays Cupid doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is Tora-san Plays Cupid?
Tora-san Plays Cupid runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Does Tora-san Plays Cupid have a post-credits scene?
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Tora-san Plays Cupid parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Tora-san Plays Cupid on?
Tora-san Plays Cupid isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 24 December 1977. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Tora-san Plays Cupid?
If you liked Tora-san Plays Cupid, try Psychic Kusuo, Detroit Metal City, Thunderstruck.
Who directed Tora-san Plays Cupid?
Tora-san Plays Cupid (1977) was directed by Yoji Yamada and stars Kiyoshi Atsumi, Chieko Baisho, Shiho Fujimura.