The Makioka Sisters
This sensuously beautiful film chronicles the activities of four sisters who gather in Kyoto every year to view the cherry blossoms. It paints a vivid portrait of the pre-war lifestyle of the wealthy Makioka family from Osaka, and draws a parallel between their activities and the seasonal variations in Japan.
Where to watch The Makioka Sisters in United States
Can I watch The Makioka Sisters in United States? Yes — you can stream The Makioka Sisters in United States on Criterion Channel.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel | — |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | — |
| Japan | U-NEXT | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About The Makioka Sisters
The Makioka Sisters is a 1983 Japanese-language drama and romance film directed by Kon Ichikawa. The cast is led by Keiko Kishi, Yoshiko Sakuma, Sayuri Yoshinaga. It has a runtime of 2h 20m. Viewers rate it 7.4/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.
The Makioka Sisters was produced by Toho Eizo Bijutsu, Far East Laboratory, and Toho Pictures and made in Japan. It was released on May 21, 1983.
- Director
- Kon Ichikawa
- Writers
- Shinya Hidaka, Kon Ichikawa
- Release date
- May 21, 1983
- Original language
- Japanese
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Production
- Toho Eizo Bijutsu, Far East Laboratory, Toho Pictures
The Makioka Sisters cast & crew
The Makioka Sisters was directed by Kon Ichikawa and written by Shinya Hidaka and Kon Ichikawa.
The cast features Keiko Kishi as Tsuruko Makioka, Yoshiko Sakuma as Sachiko Makioka, Sayuri Yoshinaga as Yukiko Makioka, Yuko Kotegawa as Taeko Makioka, Koji Ishizaka as Teinosuke, and Toshiyuki Hosokawa as Hashidera.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Kiyoshi Hasegawa and it was produced by Kon Ichikawa and Tomoyuki Tanaka.
Is The Makioka Sisters worth watching?
The Makioka Sisters holds an audience score of 7.4/10 from 50 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 2h 20m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and romance, The Makioka Sisters is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Makioka Sisters
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Cast of The Makioka Sisters
Keiko Kishi
Tsuruko Makioka
Yoshiko Sakuma
Sachiko Makioka
Sayuri Yoshinaga
Yukiko Makioka
Yuko Kotegawa
Taeko Makioka
Koji Ishizaka
Teinosuke
Toshiyuki Hosokawa
Hashidera
Ittoku Kishibe
Itakura
Jūzō Itami
Tatsuo
Takenori Emoto
Higashiya
Jun Hamamura
Otokichi
Akiji Kobayashi
Seitaro Jinba
Kazuya Kosaka
Nomura
The Makioka Sisters — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Makioka Sisters in United States?
The Makioka Sisters is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸Is The Makioka Sisters on Criterion Channel?
Yes — The Makioka Sisters is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is The Makioka Sisters in?
The Makioka Sisters is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Makioka Sisters?
The Makioka Sisters runs 2 hours 20 minutes (140 minutes).
▸What is The Makioka Sisters rated?
It holds a 7.4/10 audience score from 50 ratings.
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