The Great Tale of the Great Tatami Progenitor
1980, Japanese. Directed by Chūsei Sone & Leiji Matsumoto.
A young man from Kyushu,Adachi Futoshi had come to Tokyo to make a life. Adachi moved into a small room in a local boarding house, but he was unprepared for what life will throw at him. The room next to him boards a local gangster whose gang is a menace to the neighborhood, a bit further down lives a boy who dresses like a woman. And the old people managing the boarding house are quite peculiar too. Based on the manga by Leiji Matsumoto.
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
- Check local
Start now and it ends at ….
Too new to call
Not enough people have rated it yet for a verdict.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch The Great Tale of the Great Tatami Progenitor
The Great Tale of the Great Tatami Progenitor isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 16 August 1980.
No streaming listings yet. Search JustWatch.
Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 16 August 1980
- Original title
- 元祖大四畳半大物語
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Chūsei Sone, Rokuro Kumagai
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
What The Great Tale of the Great Tatami Progenitor is based on
The Great Tale of the Great Tatami Progenitor is adapted from a manga.
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
If you liked The Great Tale of the Great Tatami Progenitor
Almost Friends
2017 · 6.3/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Glory to the Filmmaker!
2007 · 6.3/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Achilles and the Tortoise
2008 · 7.0/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
The House of Tomorrow
2019 · 6.8/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Juniper
2021 · 6.5/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Family Weekend
2013 · 6.3/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
SubUrbia
1997 · 6.2/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
On Becoming a Guinea Fowl
2024 · 7.5/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Things Change
1988 · 6.2/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Class Act
1992 · 6.3/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Great Tale of the Great Tatami Progenitor: quick answers
Is The Great Tale of the Great Tatami Progenitor worth watching?
The Great Tale of the Great Tatami Progenitor doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is The Great Tale of the Great Tatami Progenitor?
The Great Tale of the Great Tatami Progenitor runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Does The Great Tale of the Great Tatami Progenitor have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Great Tale of the Great Tatami Progenitor. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Great Tale of the Great Tatami Progenitor parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Great Tale of the Great Tatami Progenitor yet.
Which OTT platform is The Great Tale of the Great Tatami Progenitor on?
The Great Tale of the Great Tatami Progenitor isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 16 August 1980. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Great Tale of the Great Tatami Progenitor?
If you liked The Great Tale of the Great Tatami Progenitor, try Almost Friends, Glory to the Filmmaker!, Achilles and the Tortoise.
Who directed The Great Tale of the Great Tatami Progenitor?
The Great Tale of the Great Tatami Progenitor (1980) was directed by Chūsei Sone and Leiji Matsumoto and stars Izumi Hara, Yutaka Hayashi, Guts Ishimatsu.
What is The Great Tale of the Great Tatami Progenitor based on?
The Great Tale of the Great Tatami Progenitor is adapted from a manga.