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Tampopo

7.819851h 55mNRMovieComedy

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…

DirectorJūzō Itami
WriterJūzō Itami
ProducersSeigo Hosogoe·Yasushi Tamaoki

Where to watch

Criterion ChannelCriterion Channel
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Jūzō Itami

TYTsutomu Yamazaki
Tsutomu Yamazaki
Goro
NMNobuko Miyamoto
Nobuko Miyamoto
Tampopo
KWKen Watanabe
Ken Watanabe
Gun
KYKoji Yakusho
Koji Yakusho
White Suit Man
RYRikiya Yasuoka
Rikiya Yasuoka
Pisken
KSKinzō Sakura
Kinzō Sakura
Shohei
HEHyōe Enoki
Hyōe Enoki
Pisken's Henchman
GAGō Awazu
Gō Awazu
Pisken's Henchman
MA
Mario Abe
Restaurant Owner
IHIzumi Hara
Izumi Hara
Old Woman Pressing Camembert Cheese
IHIsao Hashizume
Isao Hashizume
Waiter
HIHisashi Igawa
Hisashi Igawa
Running Man

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Tampopo — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Tampopo?

Tampopo is streaming on Criterion Channel in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Tampopo on Netflix?

No, Tampopo is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel.

Is Tampopo on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Tampopo isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Criterion Channel instead.

Where can I watch Tampopo for free?

Tampopo is available on Criterion Channel in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.