---
title: "A Taxing Woman's Return"
year: 1988
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/a-taxing-woman-s-return-1988"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 41962
imdb_id: "tt0095597"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 127
community_rating: 6.4
vote_count: 56
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# A Taxing Woman's Return (1988) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/a-taxing-woman-s-return-1988

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

A Taxing Woman's Return is a 1988 Japanese comedy film written and directed by Juzo Itami. Released on January 15, 1988, in Japan, the film runs for two hours and seven minutes and spans the comedy, mystery, thriller, and drama genres. It serves as the sequel to the director's 1987 comedy film titled A Taxing Woman. In this feature, the tough-as-nails government taxing agent Ryōko Itakura returns to the screen. This time, her mission requires her to figure out a way to expose a fanatical religious cult that is led by a corrupt sociopath.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Criterion Channel | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Criterion Channel | None | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Jūzō Itami
- **Networks / Studios**: Itami Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Rentaro Mikuni** as *Teppei Onisawa*
- **Nobuko Miyamoto** as *Ryoko Itakura*
- **Toru Masuoka** as *Mishima*
- **Masahiko Tsugawa** as *Hanamura*
- **Tetsuro Tamba** as *Sadohara*
- **Yasuo Daichi** as *Ijuin*
- **Kinzō Sakura** as *Kaneko*
- **Yoriko Doguchi** as *Nana*
- **Mach Fumiake** as *Akiyama*
- **Yoshihiro Kato** as *Yamada*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch A Taxing Woman's Return online?
A Taxing Woman's Return is currently available to watch or stream on Criterion Channel. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is A Taxing Woman's Return worth watching?
A Taxing Woman's Return holds a community rating of 6.4/10 based on 56 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy, Mystery for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie A Taxing Woman's Return and when was it released?
A Taxing Woman's Return is a feature film with a runtime of 127 minutes. It was released in 1988. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed A Taxing Woman's Return?
A Taxing Woman's Return was directed by Jūzō Itami.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [A Taxing Woman's Return — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/41962)
- [A Taxing Woman's Return (1988) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0095597/fullcredits/)
- [A Taxing Woman's Return - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Taxing_Woman%27s_Return)
- [A Taxing Woman's Return (1988) - Cast & Crew — The Movie ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/41962-2/cast)

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