

Tora-san, the Matchmaker
1979, Japanese. Directed by Yoji Yamada.
Tora-san helps out a runaway bride.
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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- Released
- 4 August 1979
- Original title
- 男はつらいよ 翔んでる寅次郎
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Yoji Yamada, Yoshitaka Asama
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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'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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Talk of the Town Tora-san
1978 · 8.0/10
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Tora-san's Dream of Spring
1979 · 8.2/10
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Tora-san's Promise
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Hearts and Flowers for Tora-san
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Tora-san, the Matchmaker: quick answers
What should I watch before Tora-san, the Matchmaker?
Watch Tora-san Meets His Lordship (1977), Tora-san Plays Cupid (1977), Stage-Struck Tora-san (1978), and Talk of the Town Tora-san (1978) first, plus 6 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after Tora-san, the Matchmaker?
Next in the series: Tora-san's Dream of Spring (1979), Tora-san's Tropical Fever (1980), and Foster Daddy, Tora! (1980).
Is Tora-san, the Matchmaker worth watching?
Tora-san, the Matchmaker doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is Tora-san, the Matchmaker?
Tora-san, the Matchmaker runs 107 minutes (1h 47m).
Does Tora-san, the Matchmaker have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Tora-san, the Matchmaker. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Tora-san, the Matchmaker parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Tora-san, the Matchmaker yet.
Which OTT platform is Tora-san, the Matchmaker on?
Tora-san, the Matchmaker isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 4 August 1979. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Tora-san, the Matchmaker?
If you liked Tora-san, the Matchmaker, try The Wedding Year, Driver's Ed, The Geisha Boy.
Who directed Tora-san, the Matchmaker?
Tora-san, the Matchmaker (1979) was directed by Yoji Yamada and stars Kiyoshi Atsumi, Chieko Baisho, Kaori Momoi.