

The Woman in the Rumor
After living a traumatic experience in Tokyo, Yukiko returns to Kyoto, where Hatsuko, her mother, runs a brothel, which upsets Yukiko very much.
Where to watch The Woman in the Rumor in United States
Click a service to open The Woman in the Rumor there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is The Woman in the Rumor streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Fawesome, Plex, Tubi TV | — |
| India | Plex | — |
| United Kingdom | Tubi TV, Plex | — |
| Canada | Tubi TV, Plex | — |
| Australia | Tubi TV, Plex | — |
| Germany | Plex | — |
| France | Plex | — |
| Spain | Plex | — |
| Brazil | Plex | — |
| Japan | KADOKAWA channel Amazon Channel, Plex | — |
About The Woman in the Rumor
The Woman in the Rumor is a 1954 Japanese-language drama film directed by Kenji Mizoguchi. The cast is led by Kinuyo Tanaka, Tomiemon Otomo, Yoshiko Kuga. It has a runtime of 1h 24m. In United States, it is currently streaming on Fawesome, Plex, Tubi TV.
The Woman in the Rumor was produced by Daiei Film and made in Japan. It was released on June 20, 1954.
- Director
- Kenji Mizoguchi
- Writers
- Masashige Narusawa, Yoshikata Yoda
- Release date
- June 20, 1954
- Original language
- Japanese
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Production
- Daiei Film
The Woman in the Rumor cast & crew
The Woman in the Rumor was directed by Kenji Mizoguchi and written by Masashige Narusawa and Yoshikata Yoda.
The cast features Kinuyo Tanaka as Hatsuko Mabuchi, Tomiemon Otomo as Kenji Matoba, Yoshiko Kuga as Yukiko Mabuchi, Bontarō Miake as Kobayashi, Chieko Naniwa as Osaki, and Eitarō Shindō as Yasuichi Harada.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Toshirō Mayuzumi and cinematography is by Kazuo Miyagawa.
Is The Woman in the Rumor worth watching?
At 1h 24m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama, The Woman in the Rumor is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Woman in the Rumor
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Cast of The Woman in the Rumor

Kinuyo Tanaka
Hatsuko Mabuchi

Tomiemon Otomo
Kenji Matoba

Yoshiko Kuga
Yukiko Mabuchi

Bontarō Miake
Kobayashi

Chieko Naniwa
Osaki

Eitarō Shindō
Yasuichi Harada
Michiko Ai
Tayū Aioi
Teruko Daimi
Tayū Onoue

Saburo Date
Nakauchi
Teruyo Hasegawa
Tayū Kisaragi
Sumao Ishihara
Salesman
Kotaro Kawada
Takejiro
The Woman in the Rumor — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Woman in the Rumor in United States?
The Woman in the Rumor is streaming on Fawesome, Plex, Tubi TV in United States.
▸Is The Woman in the Rumor on Fawesome?
Yes — The Woman in the Rumor is currently available on Fawesome in United States.
▸What language is The Woman in the Rumor in?
The Woman in the Rumor is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Woman in the Rumor?
The Woman in the Rumor runs 1 hours 24 minutes (84 minutes).











