Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters
“On November 25, 1970, Japan's most celebrated writer, Yukio Mishima, shocked the world.”
A fictional account of the life of Japanese author Yukio Mishima, combining dramatizations of three of his novels and a depiction of the events of November 25th, 1970.
Where to watch Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters in United States
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Where is Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel, Kanopy | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| India | MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel | — |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Criterion Channel, Hollywood Suite, Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | MUBI | — |
| Germany | filmingo | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel | LaCinetek, Sooner |
| Spain | Filmin, MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel | — |
| Brazil | MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel | — |
| South Korea | MUBI | — |
About Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters
Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters is a 1985 Japanese-language drama film directed by Paul Schrader. The cast is led by Ken Ogata, Kenji Sawada, Bandō Mitsugorō X. It has a runtime of 2h 1m. Viewers rate it 7.8/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel, Kanopy.
Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters was produced by Lucasfilm Ltd., American Zoetrope, and Filmlink International and made in Japan and United States of America. It was released on September 20, 1985, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $5 million, it went on to gross $1 million worldwide.
- Director
- Paul Schrader
- Writers
- Paul Schrader, Leonard Schrader, Chieko Schrader
- Release date
- September 20, 1985
- Original language
- Japanese
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan, United States of America
- Budget
- $5 million
- Box office
- $1 million
- Production
- Lucasfilm Ltd., American Zoetrope, Filmlink International
Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters cast & crew
Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters was directed by Paul Schrader and written by Paul Schrader, Leonard Schrader, and Chieko Schrader.
The cast features Ken Ogata as Yukio Mishima, Kenji Sawada as Osamu, Bandō Mitsugorō X as Mizoguchi, Toshiyuki Nagashima as Isao, Masayuki Shionoya as Morita, and Hiroshi Mikami as Cadet #1.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Philip Glass, cinematography is by John Bailey, and it was produced by Tom Luddy and Francis Ford Coppola.
Is Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters worth watching?
Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters holds an audience score of 7.8/10 from 349 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 2h 1m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters
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Cast of Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters
Ken Ogata
Yukio Mishima
Kenji Sawada
Osamu
Bandō Mitsugorō X
Mizoguchi
Toshiyuki Nagashima
Isao
Masayuki Shionoya
Morita
Hiroshi Mikami
Cadet #1
Junya Fukuda
Cadet #2
Yuu Tokui
Cadet #3
Junkichi Orimoto
General Mashita
Naoko Ohtani
Mother
Go Riju
Mishima, age 18-19
Masato Aizawa
Mishima, age 9-14
Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters in United States?
Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters is streaming on Criterion Channel, Kanopy in United States.
▸Is Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters on Criterion Channel?
Yes — Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters in?
Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters is originally in Japanese, with audio tracks including English, Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters?
Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters runs 2 hours 1 minutes (121 minutes).
▸What is Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters rated?
Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters is rated R. It holds a 7.8/10 audience score from 349 ratings.
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