Madadayo
"Are you ready yet? Are you ready?"
Originally released in 1993. Madadayo is a drama/comedy film. directed by Akira Kurosawa. With a runtime of 2h 14m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Tatsuo Matsumura, Kyōko Kagawa, and Hisashi Igawa
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 17, 1993
32 years ago
Runtime
2h 14m
134 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (128 votes)
Budget
$8M
Production budget
Box Office
$1.9M
0.2x return
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
- Budget
- $8,000,000
- Revenue
- $1,900,000
Production Companies
- Tokuma Shoten
- dentsu Music and Entertainment
- Kurosawa Production
- Daiei Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Madadayo about?
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!”...
Who directed Madadayo?
Madadayo was directed by Akira Kurosawa.
How long is Madadayo?
Madadayo has a runtime of 2 hours and 14 minutes (134 minutes total).
When was Madadayo released?
Madadayo was released on April 17, 1993 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Madadayo?
The main cast of Madadayo includes Tatsuo Matsumura, Kyōko Kagawa, Hisashi Igawa, George Tokoro, Masayuki Yui.
Is Madadayo worth watching?
Madadayo has a user rating of 7.3/10 based on 128 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.