Tora-san Makes Excuses
1992, Japanese. Directed by Yoji Yamada.
Tora befriends a pretty barbershop owner and runs into Izumi. When Tora twists his ankle, Mitsuo comes to care for him and see Izumi. Meanwhile, Izumi must choose between her new job in Tokyo and returning to Nagoya to care for her mother.
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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- Released
- 26 December 1992
- Original title
- 男はつらいよ 寅次郎の青春
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Yoshitaka Asama, Yoji Yamada
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Tora-san, the Go-Between
1985 · 6.9/10
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1985 · 8.3/10
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1986 · 7.3/10
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Tora-san Goes North
1987 · 9.0/10
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Tora-san Plays Daddy
1987 · 8.3/10
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Tora-san's Salad-Day Memorial
1988 · 8.3/10
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Tora-san Goes to Vienna
1989 · 8.7/10
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Tora-san, My Uncle
1989 · 8.2/10
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Tora-san Takes a Vacation
1990 · 7.7/10
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Tora-san Confesses
1991 · 7.8/10
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1993 · 9.0/10
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Tora-san Makes Excuses: quick answers
What should I watch before Tora-san Makes Excuses?
Watch Tora-san Goes to Vienna (1989), Tora-san, My Uncle (1989), Tora-san Takes a Vacation (1990), and Tora-san Confesses (1991) first, plus 6 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after Tora-san Makes Excuses?
Next in the series: Tora-san's Matchmaker (1993), Tora-san's Easy Advice (1994), and Tora-san to the Rescue (1995).
Is Tora-san Makes Excuses worth watching?
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How long is Tora-san Makes Excuses?
Tora-san Makes Excuses runs 101 minutes (1h 41m).
Does Tora-san Makes Excuses have a post-credits scene?
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Tora-san Makes Excuses parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Tora-san Makes Excuses on?
Tora-san Makes Excuses isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 26 December 1992. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Tora-san Makes Excuses?
If you liked Tora-san Makes Excuses, try Spa Weekend, Psychic Kusuo, Detroit Metal City.
Who directed Tora-san Makes Excuses?
Tora-san Makes Excuses (1992) was directed by Yoji Yamada and stars Kiyoshi Atsumi, Chieko Baisho, Jun Fubuki.