Tora-san, the Go-Between
1985, Japanese. Directed by Yoji Yamada.
In Nagasaki, Tora-san and an acquaintance help an old woman who has fallen and injured herself. She invites them to her home where the three share a night of eating and drinking. The old woman's health deteriorates and she dies. At her funeral, Tora-san falls in love with the old woman's daughter, but winds up acting as a go-between for her and a young law student.
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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- Released
- 3 August 1985
- Original title
- 男はつらいよ 寅次郎恋愛塾
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Yoji Yamada, Yoshitaka Asama
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Tora-san, the Go-Between: quick answers
What should I watch before Tora-san, the Go-Between?
Watch Tora-san's Song of Love (1983), Tora-san Goes Religious? (1983), Marriage Counselor Tora-san (1984), and Tora-san's Forbidden Love (1984) first, plus 6 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after Tora-san, the Go-Between?
Next in the series: Tora-san's Island Encounter (1985), Tora-san's Bluebird Fantasy (1986), and Tora-san Goes North (1987).
Is Tora-san, the Go-Between worth watching?
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How long is Tora-san, the Go-Between?
Tora-san, the Go-Between runs 108 minutes (1h 48m).
Does Tora-san, the Go-Between have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Tora-san, the Go-Between. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Tora-san, the Go-Between parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Tora-san, the Go-Between on?
Tora-san, the Go-Between isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 3 August 1985. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Tora-san, the Go-Between?
If you liked Tora-san, the Go-Between, try Psychic Kusuo, Detroit Metal City, The Trouble with Angels.
Who directed Tora-san, the Go-Between?
Tora-san, the Go-Between (1985) was directed by Yoji Yamada and stars Kiyoshi Atsumi, Chieko Baisho, Mitsuru Hirata.