Madadayo(1993)
まあだだよ
Madadayo Synopsis
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.
Madadayo (1993) is a drama and comedy film directed by Akira Kurosawa, released on April 17, 1993 with a runtime of 2h 14m. It stars Tatsuo Matsumura, Kyōko Kagawa, Hisashi Igawa and George Tokoro. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 142 ratings.
- Director:
- Akira Kurosawa
- Writers:
- Hyakken Uchida, Akira Kurosawa
- Producers:
- Hisao Kurosawa
- Cinematographer:
- Shoji Ueda
- Composer:
- Shinichiro Ikebe
- Production:
- Tokuma Shoten, dentsu Music and Entertainment, Kurosawa Production, Daiei Film
- Budget:
- $8,000,000
- Revenue:
- $1,900,000
- Status:
- Released
Madadayo (1993) Trailer
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Madadayo Cast & Crew
Main cast
Tatsuo Matsumura
as Prof. Hyakken Uchida
Kyōko Kagawa
as Professor's Wife
Hisashi Igawa
as Takayama
George Tokoro
as Amaki
Masayuki Yui
as Kiriyama
Akira Terao
as Sawamura
Takeshi Kusaka
as Dr. Kobayashi
Asei Kobayashi
as Rev. Kameyama
Hidetaka Yoshioka
as Takayama's Son
Yoshitaka Zushi
as Neighbor
Mitsuru Hirata
as Tada
Noriko Honma
as Old Lady Holding a Cat
Key crew
Directed by Akira Kurosawa, written by Hyakken Uchida and Akira Kurosawa, produced by Hisao Kurosawa.
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Madadayo Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 142 ratings.
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Madadayo – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Madadayo online?
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Madadayo (1993) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Madadayo?
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The main cast of Madadayo (1993) includes Tatsuo Matsumura, Kyōko Kagawa, Hisashi Igawa, George Tokoro and Masayuki Yui. The film was directed by Akira Kurosawa. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Madadayo released?
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Madadayo was released on April 17, 1993 and runs for 2h 14m.
Is Madadayo worth watching?
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Madadayo (1993) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 142 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Madadayo?
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