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Jiro Dreams of Sushi 2012

The documentary follows 85-year-old Jiro Ono, a sushi master and owner of Sukiyabashi Jiro, a celebrated Tokyo restaurant with three Michelin stars. For decades, he has relentlessly pursued perfection in his craft, creating exquisite sushi that attracts devoted fans from around the world. The film explores his unwavering dedication and the challenges faced by his son, Yoshikazu, who grapples with the pressure of following in his father's footsteps and finding his own path.

The documentary follows 85-year-old Jiro Ono, a sushi master and owner of Sukiyabashi Jiro, a celebrated Tokyo restaurant with three Michelin stars. For decades, he has relentlessly pursued perfection in his craft, creating exquisite sushi that attracts devoted fans from around the world. The film explores his unwavering dedication and the challenges faced by his son, Yoshikazu, who grapples with the pressure of following in his father's footsteps and finding his own path.

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Metacritic

77

Metascore

7.9

User Score

Rotten Tomatoes
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99%

TOMATOMETER

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91%

User Score

IMDb

7.8 /10

IMDb Rating

TMDB

78

%

User Score

Letterboxd

4.0

From 202 fan ratings

Movie Insider

4.20/5

From 5 fan ratings

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