The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum
In late 19th-century Tokyo, Kikunosuke Onoue, the adopted son of a legendary actor, himself an actor specializing in female roles, discovers that the praise he receives is only due to his status as his father's heir. Devastated, he turns to Otoku, a servant of his family, for comfort, and they fall in love. Kikunosuke becomes determined to leave home and develop as an actor on his own merits, and Otoku faithfully joins him.
Where to watch The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum in India
Can I watch The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum in India? Yes — you can stream The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum in India on Plex.
PlexClick a service to open The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum there. Availability last verified on November 13, 2026.
Where is The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| India | Plex | — |
| United States | Criterion Channel, Plex | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | Plex | — |
| Canada | Criterion Channel, Plex | Apple TV Store, YouTube |
| Australia | Plex | — |
| Germany | Plex | — |
| France | Plex | Sooner |
| Spain | Filmin, Acontra Plus, Tivify | Acontra Plus |
| Brazil | Plex | — |
| Japan | Hulu, FOD Channel Amazon Channel, Plus Shochiku Amazon Channel, FOD | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
About The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum
The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum is a 1939 Japanese-language romance and drama film directed by Kenji Mizoguchi. The cast is led by Shōtarō Hanayagi, Kakuko Mori, Kōkichi Takada. It has a runtime of 2h 24m. Viewers rate it 7.8/10 across 100 ratings. In India, it is currently streaming on Plex.
The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum was produced by Shochiku and made in Japan. It was released on October 13, 1939.
- Director
- Kenji Mizoguchi
- Writers
- Matsutarō Kawaguchi, Yoshikata Yoda
- Release date
- October 13, 1939
- Original language
- Japanese
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Production
- Shochiku
The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum cast & crew
The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum was directed by Kenji Mizoguchi and written by Matsutarō Kawaguchi and Yoshikata Yoda.
The cast features Shōtarō Hanayagi as Kikunosuke Onoue, Kakuko Mori as Otoku, Kōkichi Takada as Fukusuke Nakamura, Kinnosuke Takamatsu as Matsusuke Onoue, Gonjurô Kawarazaki as Kikugoro Onoue, and Benkei Shiganoya as Masseur Genshun.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Senji Ito, cinematography is by Yozô Fuji, and it was produced by Shintarô Shirai.
Is The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum worth watching?
The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum holds an audience score of 7.8/10 from 133 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed romance films.
At 2h 24m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy romance and drama, The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum
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Cast of The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum
Shōtarō Hanayagi
Kikunosuke Onoue
Kakuko Mori
Otoku
Kōkichi Takada
Fukusuke Nakamura
Kinnosuke Takamatsu
Matsusuke Onoue
Gonjurô Kawarazaki
Kikugoro Onoue
Benkei Shiganoya
Masseur Genshun
Kikuko Hanaoka
Geisha Konaka
Nobuko Fushimi
Geisha Eiryu
Ichiro Yuki
Hotel lodger
Tokusaburo Arashi
Shikan Nakamura
Yōko Umemura
Osata
Ryôtarô Kawanami
Eiju Dayu
The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum in India?
The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum is streaming on Plex in India.
▸Where can I watch The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum in the US?
In the US, The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum is streaming on Criterion Channel and Plex, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸Where can I watch The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum in the UK?
In the UK, The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum is streaming on Plex.
▸Is The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum on Plex?
Yes — The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum is currently available on Plex in India.
▸What language is The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum in?
The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum?
The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum runs 2 hours 24 minutes (144 minutes).
▸What is The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum rated?
It holds a 7.8/10 audience score from 133 ratings.
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