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Where to Watch Tampopo(1985)

The first Japanese Noodle Western.

7.9IMDb
100%Rotten Tomatoes
87Metascore
Comedy1h 55m

Looking for where to watch Tampopo? You can currently find Tampopo online through Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, 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 8 services in the US. With an IMDb score of 7.9/10 and 100% on Rotten Tomatoes from 427 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 Max for subscribers, and it's also included with HBO Max Amazon Channel and Criterion Channel, 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 Brazil and Some Like It Hot, 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 Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel.
  • Tampopo is available to stream on Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel in the US.
  • No — Tampopo isn't streaming on Prime Video. It's currently available on Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel.
  • Yes — Tampopo is available to stream for free (with ads) on Kanopy, and it's also included with Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel.
  • Tampopo runs 1h 55m (115 minutes total).
  • IMDb 7.9/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 100% · Metacritic 87/100.

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