Tampopo
Movie • 1985

Tampopo

The first Japanese Noodle Western.

Filmistani85
Hit
IMDb7.928K
468votes
ComedyJapanese1985Feel GoodHidden GemCult Classic
Why Watch

A Comedy film (1985) rated 7.9/10 on IMDb by 27K+ viewers — highly recommended. Starring Tsutomu Yamazaki, Nobuko Miyamoto, known for an underrated hidden gem.

Where to Watch

Synopsis

In this humorous paean to the joys of food, a pair of truck drivers happen onto a decrepit roadside shop selling ramen noodles. The widowed owner, Tampopo, begs them to help her turn her establishment into a paragon of the "art of noodle-soup making". Interspersed are satirical vignettes about the importance of food to different aspects of human life.

Cast

Tsutomu Yamazaki
Tsutomu Yamazaki
Goro
Nobuko Miyamoto
Nobuko Miyamoto
Tampopo
Ken Watanabe
Ken Watanabe
Gun
Koji Yakusho
Koji Yakusho
White Suit Man
Rikiya Yasuoka
Rikiya Yasuoka
Pisken
Kinzō Sakura
Kinzō Sakura
Shohei
Hyōe Enoki
Hyōe Enoki
Pisken's Henchman
Gō Awazu
Gō Awazu
Pisken's Henchman
Mario Abe
Restaurant Owner
Izumi Hara
Izumi Hara
Old Woman Pressing Camembert Cheese

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tampopo worth watching?

Yes — highly recommended. Filmistani rates Tampopo 85/100 (IMDb: 7.9/10). A strong pick for fans of Comedy.

Where can I watch Tampopo online in India?

OTT streaming details for Tampopo have not been confirmed yet. Follow this page for updates.

Is Tampopo a hit or flop?

Tampopo is a hit — 27K+ IMDb votes and a Filmistani Score of 85/100 point to strong audience reception.

What is Tampopo about?

In this humorous paean to the joys of food, a pair of truck drivers happen onto a decrepit roadside shop selling ramen noodles. The widowed owner, Tampopo, begs them to help her turn her establishment into a paragon of…

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