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Where to Watch Tampopo(1985)
“The first Japanese Noodle Western.”
Looking for where to watch Tampopo? You can currently find Tampopo online through HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, and Criterion Channel. Availability changes often, so we separate subscription, free, rental, and purchase options below.
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.
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Tampopo (1985), directed by Jūzō Itami, is a comedy film and is available to stream on 9 services in the US. With an IMDb score of 7.9/10 and 100% on Rotten Tomatoes from 435 ratings, it is well-reviewed by critics and audiences alike. Released in 1985, it's a 1980s comedy that continues to find new audiences through streaming.
The film stars Tsutomu Yamazaki, Nobuko Miyamoto, and Ken Watanabe. At 115 minutes, it's a typical feature-length viewing. It fits comfortably into a single sitting without feeling rushed.
If you're looking to watch Tampopo online, the best option is HBO Max Amazon Channel for subscribers, and it's also included with YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, and Max, so subscribers to any of those services can watch without an additional rental. Prefer not to add another subscription? You can also rent or buy it from Apple iTunes, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. If you're picking what to watch next, it shares a vibe with Cha Cha Real Smooth and Bottoms, both of which are available to stream right now.
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Frequently asked
- No — Tampopo isn't streaming on Netflix. It's currently available on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, Max.
- Tampopo is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, Max in the US.
- No — Tampopo isn't streaming on Prime Video. It's currently available on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, Max.
- Yes — Tampopo is available to stream for free (with ads) on Kanopy, and it's also included with HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, Max.
- Tampopo runs 1h 55m (115 minutes total).
- IMDb 7.9/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 100% · Metacritic 87/100.
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