Repast
In post-WWII Osaka, a middle-aged woman is forced to examine her dreary life and marriage when her husband's young and flirtatious cousin arrives for a brief stay to escape an arranged marriage.
Where to watch Repast in United States
Criterion ChannelClick a service to open Repast there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Repast streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel | — |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | — |
| France | — | LaCinetek |
| Japan | U-NEXT | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| South Korea | — | Google Play Movies |
About Repast
Repast is a 1951 Japanese-language drama film directed by Mikio Naruse. The cast is led by Ken Uehara, Setsuko Hara, Yukiko Shimazaki. It has a runtime of 1h 37m. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.
Repast was produced by TOHO and made in Japan. It was released on November 23, 1951.
- Director
- Mikio Naruse
- Writers
- Sumie Tanaka, Toshiro Ide
- Release date
- November 23, 1951
- Original language
- Japanese
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Production
- TOHO
Repast cast & crew
Repast was directed by Mikio Naruse and written by Sumie Tanaka and Toshiro Ide.
The cast features Ken Uehara as Hatsunosuke Okamoto, Setsuko Hara as Michiyo Okamoto, Yukiko Shimazaki as Satoko Okamoto, Yōko Sugi as Mitsuko Murata, Akiko Kazami as Seiko Tomiyasu, and Haruko Sugimura as Matsu Murata.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Fumio Hayasaka, cinematography is by Masao Tamai, and it was produced by Sanezumi Fujimoto.
Is Repast worth watching?
At 1h 37m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama, Repast is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Repast
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Cast of Repast
Ken Uehara
Hatsunosuke Okamoto
Setsuko Hara
Michiyo Okamoto
Yukiko Shimazaki
Satoko Okamoto
Yōko Sugi
Mitsuko Murata
Akiko Kazami
Seiko Tomiyasu
Haruko Sugimura
Matsu Murata
Ranko Hanai
Koyoshi Dohya
Hiroshi Nihon'yanagi
Kazuo Takenaka
Keiju Kobayashi
Shinzo Murata
So Yamamura
Akira Ōizumi
Yoshitaro
Ichirō Shimizu
Repast — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Repast in United States?
Repast is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸Is Repast on Criterion Channel?
Yes — Repast is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is Repast in?
Repast is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Repast?
Repast runs 1 hours 37 minutes (97 minutes).
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