Jiro Dreams of Sushi

  • Rated PG
  • 1hr 21m
  • 77

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Movie Info & Cast

Director:

David Gelb

Producer:

Joey Carey, Kevin Iwashina, Stefan Nowicki

Release Date:

Mar 9, 2012

Runtime:

1hr 21m

Synopsis

A documentary on 85-year-old sushi master Jiro Ono, his renowned Tokyo restaurant, and his relationship with his son and eventual heir, Yoshikazu.

Cast

  • Jiro Ono

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Metacritic

77
metacritic
Based on 27 Critics
7.9

USER SCORE (56)

Generally favorable reviews based on 56 Reviews
75
Apr 4, 2012

This is a portrait of tunnel vision. Jiro exists to make sushi. Sushi exists to be made by Jiro.

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Metacritic review by Roger Ebert
Roger Ebert
Chicago Sun-Times
78
Mar 21, 2012

This artful documentary about renowned Tokyo sushi master Jiro Ono is not going to help save Charlie the Tuna one iota.

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Metacritic review by Marc Savlov
Marc Savlov
Austin Chronicle
80
Mar 15, 2012

Even if you don't fancy raw fish, Jiro is a captivating film.

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Metacritic review by Kenneth Turan
Kenneth Turan
Los Angeles Times
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