

Tokyo Joe
“Bogart rips the Jap underworld apart over a blonde in a Tokyo hot spot !”
An American veteran returns to Tokyo to try to pick up the threads of his pre-World War II life there, but finds himself squeezed between criminals and the authorities.
Where to watch Tokyo Joe in United States
Can I watch Tokyo Joe in United States? Tokyo Joe isn't on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Click a service to open Tokyo Joe there. Availability last verified on August 21, 2026.
Where is Tokyo Joe streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
About Tokyo Joe
Tokyo Joe is a 1949 English-language drama, thriller and crime film directed by Stuart Heisler. The cast is led by Humphrey Bogart, Alexander Knox, Florence Marly. It has a runtime of 1h 28m. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Tokyo Joe was produced by Santana Pictures Corporation and Columbia Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on October 26, 1949, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Stuart Heisler
- Writers
- Bertram Millhauser, Cyril Hume, Steve Fisher
- Release date
- October 26, 1949
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Santana Pictures Corporation, Columbia Pictures
Tokyo Joe cast & crew
Tokyo Joe was directed by Stuart Heisler and written by Bertram Millhauser, Cyril Hume, and Steve Fisher.
The cast features Humphrey Bogart as Colonel Joseph 'Joe' Barrett, Alexander Knox as Mark Landis, Florence Marly as Trina Pechinkov Landis, Sessue Hayakawa as Baron Kimura, Jerome Courtland as Danny, and Gordon Jones as Idaho.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by George Antheil, cinematography is by Charles Lawton Jr., and it was produced by Humphrey Bogart and Robert Lord.
Is Tokyo Joe worth watching?
At 1h 28m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama, thriller, and crime, Tokyo Joe is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Tokyo Joe
Tokyo Joe isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Tokyo Joe

Humphrey Bogart
Colonel Joseph 'Joe' Barrett

Alexander Knox
Mark Landis

Florence Marly
Trina Pechinkov Landis

Sessue Hayakawa
Baron Kimura

Jerome Courtland
Danny

Gordon Jones
Idaho

Teru Shimada
Ito
Hideo Mori
Kanda

Charles Meredith
General Ireton

Rhys Williams
Colonel Dahlgren

Lora Lee Michel
Anya
Kyoko Kamo
Nani-San (uncredited)
Tokyo Joe — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Tokyo Joe in United States?
Tokyo Joe is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Tokyo Joe in?
Tokyo Joe is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Tokyo Joe?
Tokyo Joe runs 1 hours 28 minutes (88 minutes).
▸What is Tokyo Joe rated?
Tokyo Joe is rated NR. It holds a 6.1/10 audience score from 44 ratings.











