

Foster Daddy, Tora!
1980, Japanese. Directed by Yoji Yamada.
After a friend and business colleague dies, Tora-san visits the man's daughter, then takes her to Tokyo so she can study for a night school exam.
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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Details
- Released
- 27 December 1980
- Original title
- 男はつらいよ 寅次郎かもめ歌
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Yoji Yamada, Yoshitaka Asama
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1976 · 8.8/10
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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, the Matchmaker
1979 · 8.7/10
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Tora-san's Dream of Spring
1979 · 8.2/10
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Tora-san's Tropical Fever
1980 · 8.3/10
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Tora-san's Love in Osaka
1981 · 9.0/10
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Foster Daddy, Tora!: quick answers
What should I watch before Foster Daddy, Tora!?
Watch Talk of the Town Tora-san (1978), Tora-san, the Matchmaker (1979), Tora-san's Dream of Spring (1979), and Tora-san's Tropical Fever (1980) first, plus 6 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after Foster Daddy, Tora!?
Next in the series: Tora-san's Love in Osaka (1981), Tora-san's Promise (1981), and Hearts and Flowers for Tora-san (1982).
Is Foster Daddy, Tora! worth watching?
Foster Daddy, Tora! doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is Foster Daddy, Tora!?
Foster Daddy, Tora! runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Does Foster Daddy, Tora! have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Foster Daddy, Tora!. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Foster Daddy, Tora! parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Foster Daddy, Tora! on?
Foster Daddy, Tora! isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 27 December 1980. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Foster Daddy, Tora!?
If you liked Foster Daddy, Tora!, try Psychic Kusuo, Thunderstruck, Detroit Metal City.
Who directed Foster Daddy, Tora!?
Foster Daddy, Tora! (1980) was directed by Yoji Yamada and stars Kiyoshi Atsumi, Chieko Baisho, Ran Ito.