Chikamatsu Monogatari
Director: Kenji Mizoguchi
"The tortured heart behind the cultivated image."
When the wife of a 17th-century Kyoto scrollmaker is falsely accused of having an affair with his best employee, the pair flee the city and find themselves truly falling for one another.
Where to Watch
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Cast
Kazuo Hasegawa
Mohei
Kyōko Kagawa
Osan
Eitarō Shindō
Ishun
Eitarō Ozawa
Sukeemon
Yōko Minamida
Otama
Haruo Tanaka
Gifuya Dôki
Chieko Naniwa
Okô
Ichirō Sugai
Gembei
Tatsuya Ishiguro
Isan
Hiroshi Mizuno
Kuroki
Hisao Toake
Morinokoji
Ikkei Tamaki
Jushiro Umegaki
In brief
Chikamatsu Monogatari (1954) is a drama, romance film. With an average rating of 7.8/10 from 158 votes, it's one of the higher-rated titles. The film runs 1h 42min. You can stream it on: Criterion Channel.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Chikamatsu Monogatari online?
Chikamatsu Monogatari is available on the following streaming services: Criterion Channel. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.
How long is Chikamatsu Monogatari?
Chikamatsu Monogatari runs 102 minutes (1h 42min).
What rating does Chikamatsu Monogatari have?
Chikamatsu Monogatari has an average rating of 7.8/10 based on 158 viewer votes on TMDB.
What year is Chikamatsu Monogatari from?
Chikamatsu Monogatari was released in 1954.
