Movies Like Tora-san's Song of Love
If you liked Tora-san's Song of Love (1983), a comedy movie directed by Yoji Yamada, here are 20 movies with a similar feel, based on TMDB's recommendations. Each one links to its cast, trailer and where it's streaming.
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Psychic Kusuo (2017)
★ 6.1/10Also comedyBorn a powerful psychic, high schooler Kusuo Saiki craves the simple life. But the weirdos in his class make it difficult to conceal his abilities.
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Detroit Metal City (2008)
★ 6.5/10Also comedySoichi Negishi moved to Tokyo to chase his dream of becoming a musician playing stylish, Swedish-style pop. Instead, he finds himself leading the death metal band Detroit Metal City, or DMC, as the costumed and…
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Driver's Ed (2026)
★ 6.9/10Also comedyA group of teens hit the road in a stolen driver's ed car, racing against time to help a lovesick high school senior track down his college-freshman girlfriend and win her back.
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Thunderstruck (2012)
★ 6.2/10Also comedyAfter NBA star Kevin Durant switches talent with 16 year old Brian, the teenager becomes the star of his high school team, but Durant starts struggling and eventually learns an important lesson.
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Crayon Shinchan the Movie: Pursuit of the Balls of Darkness (1997)
★ 7.3/10Also comedyThe Noharas get caught between two rival clans when Himawari swallows a pretty bead that turns out to be a mysterious ball with hidden powers.
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Crayon Shinchan the Movie: The Legend Called: Dance! Amigo! (2006)
★ 7.5/10Also comedySomething sinister's afoot in Kasukabe. Shin-chan doesn't know what it is, but he's pretty sure it involves samba-dancing doppelgängers.
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A Certain Magical Index: The Miracle of Endymion (2013)
★ 7/10Also comedyOn the day Touma Kamijou and Index see Academy City's space elevator, Endymion in the distance, they meet a Level 0 girl with an amazing singing voice, Arisa Meigo. As the three enjoy their time together after school…
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Doraemon: Nobita's Secret Gadget Museum (2013)
★ 6.6/10Also comedyDoraemon and his friends travel to the 22nd century to look for his golden bell, which was stolen by a notorious thief called Kaito DX.
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Spa Weekend (2026)
★ 6.5/10Also comedyFour lifelong friends escape to a luxury spa retreat to reconnect, unwind and rediscover themselves, but their weekend of relaxation soon turns into a series of wild adventures and bad decisions.
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Dave Chappelle: The Unstoppable... (2025)
★ 6.7/10Also comedyFacing a world gone sideways, comedy icon Dave Chappelle delivers bold truths and potent punchlines in this no-holds-barred special.
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Sextuplets (2019)
★ 6.2/10Also comedyFather-to-be Alan is shocked to learn that he was born a sextuplet. With his newfound brother Russell riding shotgun, the duo sets out on a hilarious journey to reunite with their remaining long-lost siblings.
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Adventures in Public School (2018)
★ 6.3/10Also comedyA socially-awkward, home-schooled kid forces his way into public school against his suffocating, but loving, mother's wishes.
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The Wedding Year (2019)
★ 5.9/10Also comedyA commitment-phobic 27-year old’s relationship is put to the test when she and her boyfriend attend 7 weddings in the same year.
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Gintama 2: Rules Are Made to Be Broken (2018)
★ 7.1/10Also comedyThe Yorozuya gang returns to protect the country's shogun when the Shinsengumi police force finds itself in a crisis.
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Crayon Shinchan the Movie: Action Kamen VS Leotard Devil (1993)
★ 7/10Also comedyEveryone's favorite TV superhero Action Mask shows up in Kasukabe, and he's trying to get something from Shin-chan -- but what could it be?
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Doraemon: New Nobita's Great Demon - Peko and the Exploration Party of Five (2014)
★ 6.2/10Also comedyNobita is followed by a stray dog on his way home and decides to help it find its original owner with the help of Doraemon. They find out that the dog is actually a prince in its homeland in Africa.
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One Piece: Baron Omatsuri and the Secret Island (2005)
★ 7.2/10Also comedyThe Straw Hats visit a recreational island, run by Baron Omatsuri, who asks them to complete a series of ordeals if they wish to stay on the island. Luffy accepts and the Straw Hats work together to complete them, but…
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Babes (2024)
★ 6/10Also comedyAfter getting pregnant from a one-night stand, a single woman leans on her married best friend and mother of two to guide her through gestation and beyond.
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Crayon Shinchan the Movie: My Moving Story! Cactus Attack! (2015)
★ 7.1/10Also comedyThe Noharas must survive a hoard of man-eating killer cacti after Shin-chan's father relocates the family to Mexico for work.
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Tora-san Meets His Lordship (1977)
★ 8.8/10Also comedyTora-san befriends the descendant of a feudal lord. The man asks Tora to locate his deceased son's wife who resides somewhere in Tokyo.