Tora-san Goes North
1987, Japanese. Directed by Yoji Yamada.
When his travels take him to rural Hokkaido, Tora-san helps a cantankerous old veterinarian (Mifune) in his relationships with his estranged daughter, and a woman in whom he is secretly interested.
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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Details
- Released
- 15 August 1987
- Original title
- 男はつらいよ 知床慕情
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Yoji Yamada, Yoshitaka Asama
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Watch before Tora-san Goes North
In release order. The films it follows, and anything it builds on.
Tora-san's Promise
1981 · 8.7/10
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Hearts and Flowers for Tora-san
1982 · 8.0/10
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Tora-san, the Expert
1982 · 8.7/10
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Tora-san's Song of Love
1983 · 8.3/10
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Tora-san Goes Religious?
1983 · 7.7/10
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Marriage Counselor Tora-san
1984 · 8.0/10
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Tora-san's Forbidden Love
1984 · 8.0/10
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Tora-san, the Go-Between
1985 · 6.9/10
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Tora-san's Island Encounter
1985 · 8.3/10
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Tora-san's Bluebird Fantasy
1986 · 7.3/10
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After Tora-san Goes North
What comes next in the series.
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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Tora-san Goes North: quick answers
What should I watch before Tora-san Goes North?
Watch Tora-san's Forbidden Love (1984), Tora-san, the Go-Between (1985), Tora-san's Island Encounter (1985), and Tora-san's Bluebird Fantasy (1986) first, plus 6 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after Tora-san Goes North?
Next in the series: Tora-san Plays Daddy (1987), Tora-san's Salad-Day Memorial (1988), and Tora-san Goes to Vienna (1989).
Is Tora-san Goes North worth watching?
Tora-san Goes North doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is Tora-san Goes North?
Tora-san Goes North runs 107 minutes (1h 47m).
Does Tora-san Goes North have a post-credits scene?
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Tora-san Goes North parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Tora-san Goes North on?
Tora-san Goes North isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 15 August 1987. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Tora-san Goes North?
If you liked Tora-san Goes North, try Class Act, Family Weekend, Landline.
Who directed Tora-san Goes North?
Tora-san Goes North (1987) was directed by Yoji Yamada and stars Kiyoshi Atsumi, Toshirō Mifune, Chieko Baisho.