Yoji Yamada
Yoji Yamada is a Japanese filmmaker best known for his film series Otoko wa Tsurai yo and the Samurai Trilogy. He has directed 91 films, and is well regarded by critics around the world. His Tora-san series holds the Guinness World Record for the lo...
49
Total Movies
2
Languages
7.4
Avg Rating (TMDB)
N/A
Highest Grossing
Essential Watchlist
Tora-san Goes North
1987
🇯🇵 Japanese
The Donkey Comes on a Tank
1964
🇯🇵 Japanese
Tora-san Meets His Lordship
1977
🇯🇵 Japanese
Tora-san Goes to Vienna
1989
🇯🇵 Japanese
Tora-san, the Expert
1982
🇯🇵 Japanese
Tora-san, the Matchmaker
1979
🇯🇵 Japanese
Downtown Heroes
1988
🇯🇵 Japanese
Tora-san Loves an Artist
1973
🇯🇵 Japanese
Stage-Struck Tora-san
1978
🇯🇵 Japanese
Tora-san, Wish You Were Here
2019
🇯🇵 Japanese
Free and Easy 16
2005
🇯🇵 Japanese
Hearts and Flowers for Tora-san
1982
🇯🇵 Japanese
Complete Filmography
| Year ↓ | Movie | IMDb | Box Office | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | An American Masquerade | ⭐ 5 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2024 | 55th anniversary performance of Tora-San: Rakugo, Talk and Tora Jiro Returns | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2021 | It's a Flickering Life | ⭐ 6.4 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2019 | Tora-san, Wish You Were Here | ⭐ 8 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2019 | When You Wish Upon a Star | ⭐ 6.5 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2018 | A Distant Cry from Spring | ⭐ 6 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2018 | Sensu obu Shin | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2018 | What a Wonderful Family! 3 | ⭐ 7.6 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2017 | The Viper's Hex | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2016 | Ken San | ⭐ 6.667 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2014 | The Little House | ⭐ 6.87 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2013 | Tokyo Family | ⭐ 7.3 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2008 | Kabei: Our Mother | ⭐ 7.4 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2005 | Free and Easy 16 | ⭐ 8 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2004 | The Hidden Blade | ⭐ 7.4 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2002 | The Twilight Samurai | ⭐ 7.784 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2001 | Free and Easy 12: Big Holiday Bonus Project | ⭐ 7.25 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1998 | A Class to Remember III: The New Voyage | ⭐ 6.6 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1997 | The Rainbow Seeker 2 | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1993 | A Class to Remember | ⭐ 7.5 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1989 | Tora-san Goes to Vienna | ⭐ 8.667 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1988 | Downtown Heroes | ⭐ 8.556 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1987 | Tora-san Goes North | ⭐ 9 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1986 | Final Take: The Golden Age of Movies | ⭐ 6.625 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1982 | Tora-san, the Expert | ⭐ 8.667 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1982 | Hearts and Flowers for Tora-san | ⭐ 8 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1980 | Foster Daddy, Tora! | ⭐ 8 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1979 | Tora-san, the Matchmaker | ⭐ 8.667 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1978 | Talk of the Town Tora-san | ⭐ 8 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1978 | Stage-Struck Tora-san | ⭐ 8.25 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1977 | Tora-san Meets His Lordship | ⭐ 8.75 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1974 | The Castle of Sand | ⭐ 7.417 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1973 | Tora-san Loves an Artist | ⭐ 8.375 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1970 | Tora-san, His Tender Love | ⭐ 7.444 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1969 | Vagabond Schemer | ⭐ 6 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1968 | I, the Executioner | ⭐ 7.3 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1967 | Onna no issho | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1967 | Let's Have A Dream | ⭐ 7 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1966 | Ohana han: Dai ni bu | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1966 | Warm Current | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1966 | Gamblers' Luck | ⭐ 7.25 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1965 | A Trap | ⭐ 7.1 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1964 | The Donkey Comes on a Tank | ⭐ 9 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1964 | To Your Majesty, The Emperor 2 | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1963 | At the Side of the Bridge 4 | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1963 | The Sunshine Girl | ⭐ 5.7 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1962 | At the Side of the Bridge 2 | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1961 | Zero Focus | ⭐ 6.3 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1959 | Akatsuki no chiheisen | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
Yoji Yamada Career & Box Office Summary
Yoji Yamada is one of the most prominent figures in Indian cinema, having acted in over 49 movies across 2 languages. With a stellar average TMDB rating of 7.4/10, Yoji Yamada has consistently delivered critically acclaimed performances and massive box office blockbusters.
Fans eagerly anticipating new releases can look forward to 0 upcoming movies scheduled for 2026 and beyond. Additionally, 0 of their films are currently available to stream on major OTT platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney+ Hotstar. Bookmark this profile page for real-time updates on Yoji Yamada's latest theatrical releases, OTT digital streaming dates, and box office collection reports.
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Awards & All-Time Records
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Biographical details are curated from authoritative sources including Wikipedia, TMDB, and official actor press releases. Filmography list aggregates global releases with Indian box office estimates and official OTT calendars.