A Hen in the Wind
Tokiko patiently awaits her husband's return from WWII when her four-year old son falls ill. She takes him to the doctor but has no means of paying, so she resorts to prostitution. A month later, her husband returns to find his desperate wife, who tells him the truth. Together, they must deal with the consequences.
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Where is A Hen in the Wind streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, Fandor, Philo | — |
| India | Plex | — |
| United Kingdom | Plex | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Criterion Channel, Fandor, Plex, Cineverse | — |
| Australia | Plex | — |
| Germany | Plex | — |
| France | Sooner, Molotov TV, SFR Play, Plex | LaCinetek |
| Spain | Plex | — |
| Brazil | Plex | — |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT, FOD Channel Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About A Hen in the Wind
A Hen in the Wind is a 1948 Japanese-language drama film directed by Yasujirō Ozu. The cast is led by Kinuyo Tanaka, Shūji Sano, Chieko Murata. It has a runtime of 1h 24m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, Fandor.
A Hen in the Wind was produced by Shochiku and made in Japan. It was released on September 17, 1948.
- Director
- Yasujirō Ozu
- Writers
- Yasujirō Ozu, Ryōsuke Saitō
- Release date
- September 17, 1948
- Original language
- Japanese
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Production
- Shochiku
A Hen in the Wind cast & crew
A Hen in the Wind was directed by Yasujirō Ozu and written by Yasujirō Ozu and Ryōsuke Saitō.
The cast features Kinuyo Tanaka as Tokiko Amamiya, Shūji Sano as Shuichi Amamiya, Chieko Murata as Akiko Ida, Chishū Ryū as Kazuichiro Satake, Hōhi Aoki as Shoichi, and Chiyoko Ayatani as Fusako Onada.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Senji Ito, cinematography is by Yûharu Atsuta, and it was produced by Mitsuzô Kubo.
Is A Hen in the Wind worth watching?
A Hen in the Wind holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 59 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 24m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama, A Hen in the Wind is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch A Hen in the Wind
In United States, you can stream A Hen in the Wind on YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, Fandor, Philo, and Fandor Amazon Channel. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of A Hen in the Wind
Kinuyo Tanaka
Tokiko Amamiya
Shūji Sano
Shuichi Amamiya
Chieko Murata
Akiko Ida
Chishū Ryū
Kazuichiro Satake
Hōhi Aoki
Shoichi
Chiyoko Ayatani
Fusako Onada
Reiko Minakami
Orie Noma
Takeshi Sakamoto
Hikozo Sakai
Eiko Takamatsu
Tsune
Chiyoko Fumiya
Fusako Onoda
Toshinosuke Nagao
Doctor
Kenzo Nakagawa
Policeman
A Hen in the Wind — FAQs
▸Where can I watch A Hen in the Wind in United States?
A Hen in the Wind is streaming on YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, Fandor, Philo in United States.
▸Is A Hen in the Wind on YouTube TV?
Yes — A Hen in the Wind is currently available on YouTube TV in United States.
▸What language is A Hen in the Wind in?
A Hen in the Wind is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is A Hen in the Wind?
A Hen in the Wind runs 1 hours 24 minutes (84 minutes).
▸What is A Hen in the Wind rated?
It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 59 ratings.
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