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Tampopo

The first Japanese Noodle Western.

7.8(435)19851h 55m
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Where to watch Tampopo in South Korea

Tampopo is streaming on Watcha and TVING in South Korea. Availability checked 5 July 2026.

About Tampopo

Tampopo is a 1985 movie in the Comedy genre, directed by Jūzō Itami, starring Tsutomu Yamazaki, Nobuko Miyamoto and Ken Watanabe. It has a runtime of 1 hour 55 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.8/10 from 435 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Tampopo in South Korea — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Tampopo trailer

Overview

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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Themes & keywords

widowrestaurantbusiness womanrestaurant ownerbullyingsenseifoodtruck drivererotic vignetteshoodlumfoodiestealing recipeseastern philosophyramenfood culture

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Tampopo in South Korea?+

In South Korea, you can stream Tampopo on Watcha and TVING.

Is Tampopo on Netflix?+

Tampopo is not on Netflix in South Korea right now, but you can stream it on Watcha and TVING.

How long is Tampopo?+

Tampopo has a runtime of 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).

Who stars in Tampopo?+

Tampopo stars Tsutomu Yamazaki, Nobuko Miyamoto, Ken Watanabe, Koji Yakusho and Rikiya Yasuoka.

When did Tampopo come out?+

Tampopo is a 1985 movie directed by Jūzō Itami.

What genre is Tampopo?+

Tampopo is Comedy film.

Who directed Tampopo?+

Tampopo was directed by Jūzō Itami.

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