1985 · movie · NR · 1h 55m
Tampopo
The first Japanese Noodle Western.
Is Tampopo on Netflix?
No. Tampopo (1985) is not on Netflix in the US right now. You can stream it on HBO Max.
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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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How we got to 71.1
Critic and audience ratings set the number. Popularity, Top 10 position and recency can only lift it, never sink it. Full method.
| Signal | Value | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| TMDB | 7.8/10 | 100% of base score |
| Popularity | 25 | none |
Tampopo: common questions
Is Tampopo on Netflix?
No. Tampopo (1985) is not on Netflix in the US right now. You can stream it on HBO Max.
Where can I watch Tampopo?
Tampopo (1985) is included with a HBO Max subscription in the US.
Is Tampopo worth watching?
It scores 71.1/100 on our blended rating, which puts it in B-tier: worth it.
How long is Tampopo?
Tampopo runs 1h 55m (115 minutes).
What is Tampopo rated?
Tampopo is rated NR in the US.
Who is in Tampopo?
Tampopo stars Tsutomu Yamazaki, Nobuko Miyamoto, Ken Watanabe, Koji Yakusho.
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Availability last verified September 22, 2026. Ratings from TMDB. Streaming data from JustWatch via TMDB.