Madadayo (2000): Ratings & Plot
Madadayo is a 2000 drama directed by Akira Kurosawa. It runs 2 hours 14 minutes. Critics gave it 87% on Rotten Tomatoes and 79 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.2/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 14m (134 min)
- Director
- Akira Kurosawa
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Japanese - Studio
- Criterion Collection, The
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Madadayo About?
The premise of Madadayo without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During wartime in 1943, Professor Hyakken Uchida leaves his academic career to pursue his passion for writing. His former students visit the wise and humorous professor, offering a chance to reflect on his unique teaching methods and unconventional personality. These visits create a heartwarming atmosphere, demonstrating the lasting impact of his guidance and fostering a deep appreciation for his wisdom.
The Director of Madadayo
Directed by Akira Kurosawa.
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Director Akira Kurosawa
More from Akira Kurosawa
More films directed by Akira Kurosawa, best-rated first: Seven Samurai, Rashomon, Ran and High and Low.
Madadayo Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Madadayo 87% on Rotten Tomatoes and 79 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.2/10.
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IMDb 7.2 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 87% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 81%
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Metacritic 79 Metascore
User score 6.8
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Madadayo Plot Summary
What happens in Madadayo from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film draws inspiration from the life of Hyakken Uchida, a notable Japanese academic and author (1889–1971). Set in the tumultuous period preceding the Second World War, Uchida, portrayed as a dedicated professor of German, delivers an emotional farewell to his disheartened students as he announces his retirement. In 1943, he relocates to a larger home, though his wife harbors worries about their neighborhood’s safety. Two of his students, with mischievous intent, stage a break-in, only to stumble upon Uchida’s handwritten guidelines for burgling their own house.
Full summary
The whole story of Madadayo, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Madadayo?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What profession did Hyakken Uchida hold?
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Madadayo FAQ: Runtime, Release Date & Director
Runtime, release date, director, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Madadayo, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Madadayo?
Madadayo runs 2 hours 14 minutes (134 minutes).
When was Madadayo released?
Madadayo was released on September 1, 2000.
Who directed Madadayo?
Madadayo was directed by Akira Kurosawa.
More films by Akira Kurosawa How is Madadayo rated?
Madadayo has 7.2/10 on IMDb, 87% on Rotten Tomatoes and 79 on Metacritic.
Does Madadayo have a post-credit scene?
No. Madadayo has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Madadayo in?
The original language of Madadayo is Japanese.
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