Madadayo
Madadayo (1993) is a comedy drama, directed by Akira Kurosawa. It stars Tatsuo Matsumura and Kyōko Kagawa. The 134-minute film holds an audience score of 7.3/10.
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What Madadayo Is About
In postwar Tokyo, beloved writer-professor Hyakken Uchida retires and is buoyed through hardship by the fierce devotion of his former students, who honor him each year with a raucous “Not yet!” birthday toast. Told in warm, gently comic vignettes, Kurosawa’s farewell celebrates aging, friendship, and the sustaining ritual of teacher and pupils refusing to say goodbye.
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What is Madadayo about?
In postwar Tokyo, beloved writer-professor Hyakken Uchida retires and is buoyed through hardship by the fierce devotion of his former students, who honor him each year with a raucous “Not yet! ” birthday toast.
Where can I watch Madadayo?
Madadayo is available to watch on digital platforms such as Criterion Channel. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.
How long is Madadayo?
Madadayo runs for 134 minutes (2h 14m).
When did Madadayo come out?
Madadayo was released in 1993.
Who directed Madadayo?
Madadayo was directed by Akira Kurosawa.
Who stars in Madadayo?
Madadayo stars Tatsuo Matsumura, Kyōko Kagawa, Hisashi Igawa, George Tokoro.
What is Madadayo's rating?
Madadayo holds 7.3/10 on IMDb and 7.3/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 73 out of 100.
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