Tora-san, the Expert
1982, Japanese. Directed by Yoji Yamada.
Tora-san gets into an argument with his uncle and sets out on the road again. In Kyushu he meets a young woman named Keiko and the shy zoologist Saburō, and attempts to play matchmaker between the two when they all return to Tokyo.
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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- Released
- 28 December 1982
- Original title
- 男はつらいよ 花も嵐も寅次郎
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Yoji Yamada, Yoshitaka Asama
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1978 · 8.2/10
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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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1980 · 8.0/10
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Tora-san's Love in Osaka
1981 · 9.0/10
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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's Song of Love
1983 · 8.3/10
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1983 · 7.7/10
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1984 · 8.0/10
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Tora-san, the Expert: quick answers
What should I watch before Tora-san, the Expert?
Watch Foster Daddy, Tora! (1980), Tora-san's Love in Osaka (1981), Tora-san's Promise (1981), and Hearts and Flowers for Tora-san (1982) first, plus 6 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after Tora-san, the Expert?
Next in the series: Tora-san's Song of Love (1983), Tora-san Goes Religious? (1983), and Marriage Counselor Tora-san (1984).
Is Tora-san, the Expert worth watching?
Tora-san, the Expert doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is Tora-san, the Expert?
Tora-san, the Expert runs 106 minutes (1h 46m).
Does Tora-san, the Expert have a post-credits scene?
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Tora-san, the Expert parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Tora-san, the Expert on?
Tora-san, the Expert isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 28 December 1982. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Tora-san, the Expert?
If you liked Tora-san, the Expert, try Driver's Ed, Psychic Kusuo, Detroit Metal City.
Who directed Tora-san, the Expert?
Tora-san, the Expert (1982) was directed by Yoji Yamada and stars Kiyoshi Atsumi, Chieko Baisho, Yuko Tanaka.