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Jiro Dreams of Sushi

  • 20112011
  • PGPG
  • 1h 21m
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
36K
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Jiro Ono in Jiro Dreams of Sushi (2011)
A documentary on 85-year-old sushi master Jiro Ono, his business in the basement of a Tokyo office building, and his relationship with his son and eventual heir, Sukiyabashi.
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A documentary on 85-year-old sushi master Jiro Ono, his renowned Tokyo restaurant, and his relationship with his son and eventual heir, Yoshikazu.A documentary on 85-year-old sushi master Jiro Ono, his renowned Tokyo restaurant, and his relationship with his son and eventual heir, Yoshikazu.A documentary on 85-year-old sushi master Jiro Ono, his renowned Tokyo restaurant, and his relationship with his son and eventual heir, Yoshikazu.
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
36K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • David Gelb
  • Stars
    • Jiro Ono
    • Yoshikazu Ono
    • Masuhiro Yamamoto
Top credits
  • Director
    • David Gelb
  • Stars
    • Jiro Ono
    • Yoshikazu Ono
    • Masuhiro Yamamoto
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 127User reviews
    • 104Critic reviews
    • 77Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 12 nominations

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    U.S. Version
    Trailer 2:09
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    Photos17

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    Yoshikazu Ono in Jiro Dreams of Sushi (2011)
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    Jiro Ono and Yoshikazu Ono in Jiro Dreams of Sushi (2011)
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    Jiro Ono in Jiro Dreams of Sushi (2011)

    Top cast

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    Jiro Ono
    Jiro Ono
    • Selfas Self
    Yoshikazu Ono
    Yoshikazu Ono
    • Selfas Self
    Masuhiro Yamamoto
    • Selfas Self
    Daisuke Nakazama
    • Selfas Self
    Hachiro Mizutani
    • Selfas Self
    Harutaki Takahashi
    • Selfas Self
    Hiroki Fujita
    • Selfas Self
    Tsunenori Ida
    • Selfas Self
    Toichiro Iida
    • Selfas Self
    Akihiro Oyama
    • Selfas Self
    Shizuo Oyama
    • Selfas Self
    Hiroshi Okuda
    • Selfas Self
    Yukio Watanabe
    • Selfas Self
    Kazunori Kumakawa
    • Selfas Self
    Kazuo Fukaya
    • Selfas Self
    Syozo Someya
    • Selfas Self
    Hiromichi Honda
    • Selfas Self
    Takashi Ono
    • Selfas Self
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • David Gelb
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The word "sushi" refers to the way the rice is prepared, not the fish or other toppings. Sushi rice is prepared with a mixture of vinegar, sugar, salt, and occasionally kombu (a type of seaweed) and sake (rice liquor.)
    • Quotes

      Jiro Ono: Once you decide on your occupation... you must immerse yourself in your work. You have to fall in love with your work. Never complain about your job. You must dedicate your life to mastering your skill. That's the secret of success... and is the key to being regarded honorably.

    • Crazy credits
      In the Special Thanks section, "The Tsukiji Fish Market" is listed twice.
    • Connections
      Edited into Independent Lens: Jiro Dreams of Sushi (2013)
    • Soundtracks
      Concerto for Violin and Orchestra In D, Opus #5: I, Allegro Moderato, Cadenza
      Written by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
      Performed by Jascha Heifetz, London Philharmonic Orchestra and John Barbirolli

    User reviews127

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    Top review
    9/10
    A movie about food, with a story that would inspire all.
    This is a movie about food, but it's much deeper in its story and content. I was truly inspired by a man's pursuit of perfection, the dedications of the understudies, the family dynamic between father and son, and the cultural beauty of Japanese crafts. Yes there are shots of "food porn" woven in, but the movie is charming and much deeper than slow-motion food shots (not that I'm complaining, some shots are stunning).

    The young director has good command of the camera, and drives the movie through interviews. People in the theater were applauding at the end. I can't wait to get the DVD.
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    • Release date
      • March 15, 2012 (Denmark)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site
    • Language
      • Japanese
    • Also known as
      • 壽司之神
    • Filming locations
      • Sukibayashi Jiro - Tsukamoto Sogyo Building Basement 1st Floor, 4-2-15, Ginza, Chuo, Tokyo, Japan
    • Production companies
      • Preferred Content
      • Sundial Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $2,552,478
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $42,035
      • Mar 11, 2012
    • Gross worldwide
      • $2,692,864
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 21 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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