Chikamatsu Monogatari
“The tortured heart behind the cultivated image.”
When the wife of a 17th-century Kyoto scrollmaker is falsely accused of having an affair with his best employee, the pair flee the city and find themselves truly falling for one another.
Where to watch Chikamatsu Monogatari in United States
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Apple TV Store
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Where is Chikamatsu Monogatari streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel, Fawesome, Plex | Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| India | Plex | — |
| United Kingdom | Plex | Apple TV Store |
| Canada | Criterion Channel, Plex | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | Plex | — |
| Germany | Plex | — |
| France | Plex | — |
| Spain | Filmin, Plex | — |
| Brazil | Belas Artes à La Carte, Plex | — |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Plex | Amazon Video |
About Chikamatsu Monogatari
Chikamatsu Monogatari is a 1954 Japanese-language drama and romance film directed by Kenji Mizoguchi. The cast is led by Kazuo Hasegawa, Kyōko Kagawa, Eitarō Shindō. It has a runtime of 1h 42m. Viewers rate it 7.8/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel, Fawesome, Plex.
Chikamatsu Monogatari was produced by Daiei Film and made in Japan. It was released on November 23, 1954.
- Director
- Kenji Mizoguchi
- Writers
- Yoshikata Yoda, Matsutarō Kawaguchi
- Release date
- November 23, 1954
- Original language
- Japanese
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Production
- Daiei Film
Chikamatsu Monogatari cast & crew
Chikamatsu Monogatari was directed by Kenji Mizoguchi and written by Yoshikata Yoda and Matsutarō Kawaguchi.
The cast features Kazuo Hasegawa as Mohei, Kyōko Kagawa as Osan, Eitarō Shindō as Ishun, Eitarō Ozawa as Sukeemon, Yōko Minamida as Otama, and Haruo Tanaka as Gifuya Dôki.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Fumio Hayasaka, cinematography is by Kazuo Miyagawa, and it was produced by Masaichi Nagata.
Is Chikamatsu Monogatari worth watching?
Chikamatsu Monogatari holds an audience score of 7.8/10 from 152 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 42m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and romance, Chikamatsu Monogatari is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Chikamatsu Monogatari
In United States, you can stream Chikamatsu Monogatari on Criterion Channel, Fawesome, and Plex, or rent and buy it on Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Chikamatsu Monogatari
Kazuo Hasegawa
Mohei
Kyōko Kagawa
Osan
Eitarō Shindō
Ishun
Eitarō Ozawa
Sukeemon
Yōko Minamida
Otama
Haruo Tanaka
Gifuya Dôki
Chieko Naniwa
Okô
Ichirō Sugai
Gembei
Tatsuya Ishiguro
Isan
Hiroshi Mizuno
Kuroki
Hisao Toake
Morinokoji
Ikkei Tamaki
Jushiro Umegaki
Chikamatsu Monogatari — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Chikamatsu Monogatari in United States?
Chikamatsu Monogatari is streaming on Criterion Channel, Fawesome, Plex in United States.
▸Is Chikamatsu Monogatari on Criterion Channel?
Yes — Chikamatsu Monogatari is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is Chikamatsu Monogatari in?
Chikamatsu Monogatari is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Chikamatsu Monogatari?
Chikamatsu Monogatari runs 1 hours 42 minutes (102 minutes).
▸What is Chikamatsu Monogatari rated?
It holds a 7.8/10 audience score from 152 ratings.
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