Madadayo
Director: Akira Kurosawa
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.
Where to Watch
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Cast
Tatsuo Matsumura
Prof. Hyakken Uchida
Kyōko Kagawa
Professor's Wife
Hisashi Igawa
Takayama
George Tokoro
Amaki
Masayuki Yui
Kiriyama
Akira Terao
Sawamura
Takeshi Kusaka
Dr. Kobayashi
Asei Kobayashi
Rev. Kameyama
Hidetaka Yoshioka
Takayama's Son
Yoshitaka Zushi
Neighbor
Mitsuru Hirata
Tada
Noriko Honma
Old Lady Holding a Cat
In brief
Madadayo (1993) is a drama, comedy film. With an average rating of 7.4/10 from 140 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 2h 14min. You can stream it on: Criterion Channel.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Madadayo online?
Madadayo is available on the following streaming services: Criterion Channel. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.
How long is Madadayo?
Madadayo runs 134 minutes (2h 14min).
What rating does Madadayo have?
Madadayo has an average rating of 7.4/10 based on 140 viewer votes on TMDB.
What year is Madadayo from?
Madadayo was released in 1993.
