Marriage Counselor Tora-san
1984, Japanese. Directed by Yoji Yamada.
In Shibamata, Tokyo, Tora-san's family prepares for a wedding. Meanwhile, the traveling Tora-san meets an old acqaintance in Iwate Province. Tora-san refuses to drink with him, afraid that the acquaintance, now settled and married, will again become attracted to Tora-san's wandering existence. Tora-san becomes attracted to a female barber, but must break off their relationship so that she too can live a secure life. She instead gets into an abusive relationship with a motorcyclist.
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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- Released
- 4 August 1984
- Original title
- 男はつらいよ 夜霧にむせぶ寅次郎
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Yoji Yamada, Yoshitaka Asama
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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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Foster Daddy, Tora!
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, 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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What comes next in the series.
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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Tora-san Goes North
1987 · 9.0/10
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Tora-san Plays Daddy
1987 · 8.3/10
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Marriage Counselor Tora-san: quick answers
What should I watch before Marriage Counselor Tora-san?
Watch Hearts and Flowers for Tora-san (1982), Tora-san, the Expert (1982), Tora-san's Song of Love (1983), and Tora-san Goes Religious? (1983) first, plus 6 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after Marriage Counselor Tora-san?
Next in the series: Tora-san's Forbidden Love (1984), Tora-san, the Go-Between (1985), and Tora-san's Island Encounter (1985).
Is Marriage Counselor Tora-san worth watching?
Marriage Counselor Tora-san doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is Marriage Counselor Tora-san?
Marriage Counselor Tora-san runs 102 minutes (1h 42m).
Does Marriage Counselor Tora-san have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Marriage Counselor Tora-san on?
Marriage Counselor Tora-san isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 4 August 1984. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Marriage Counselor Tora-san?
If you liked Marriage Counselor Tora-san, try Psychic Kusuo, The Wedding Year, Driver's Ed.
Who directed Marriage Counselor Tora-san?
Marriage Counselor Tora-san (1984) was directed by Yoji Yamada and stars Kiyoshi Atsumi, Chieko Baisho, Rie Nakahara.