
Madadayo
Based on the life of Hyakken Uchida, a Japanese author and academic. The film opens with Uchida resigning his job as a German professor at the onset of WWII. The story is told mostly in vignettes as he is cared for by former students in his old age.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: まあだだよ
- Genres: Drama, Comedy
- Release Date: 1993-04-17
- Runtime: 134 minutes
- Rating: 7.308/10 (125 votes)
- Budget: $8,000,000
- Revenue: $1,900,000
- Production Companies: Tokuma Shoten, dentsu Music and Entertainment, Kurosawa Production, Daiei Film
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 1.3659
- Languages: Japanese
Cast & Crew

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
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Trailers & Clips
Mâdadayo (1993) ORIGINAL TRAILER
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Madadayo?▼
Madadayo is a Drama, Comedy movie directed by . It was released on 1993-04-17.
Who are the main actors in Madadayo?▼
The main cast includes Tatsuo Matsumura, Kyōko Kagawa, Hisashi Igawa, George Tokoro, Masayuki Yui, .
Where can I watch Madadayo online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Madadayo is available.
Is Madadayo based on a true story?▼
No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.
What is the IMDb rating of Madadayo?▼
Madadayo has an IMDb rating of 7.308/10 based on 125 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Madadayo?▼
The movie had a production budget of $8,000,000 and earned $1,900,000 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Madadayo?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Tokuma Shoten, dentsu Music and Entertainment, Kurosawa Production, Daiei Film. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Madadayo filmed?▼
Madadayo was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Madadayo?▼
The total runtime of Madadayo is 134 minutes.
Is Madadayo suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to Madadayo?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Madadayo.
Does Madadayo have a post-credit scene?▼
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