Where to Watch The Mikado (1939) in the US

What it's about

In a mythical Japan, Ko-Ko, a cheap tailor, has been appointed Lord High Executioner and must find someone to execute before the arrival of the ruling Mikado. He lights upon Nanki-Poo, a strolling minstrel who loves the beautiful Yum-Yum. But Yum-Yum is also loved by Ko-Ko, and Nanki-Poo, seeing no hope for his love, considers suicide. Ko-Ko offers to solve both their problems by executing Nanki-Poo, and an agreement is reached whereby Ko-Ko will allow Nanki-Poo to marry Yum-Yum for one month, at the end of which Nanki-Poo will be executed, in time for the arrival of the Mikado. But what Ko-Ko doesn't know is that Nanki-Poo is the son of the Mikado and has run away to avoid a betrothal to an old harridan named Katisha. The arrival of the Mikado brings all the threads of the tale together.

Cast and crew

Director

Victor Schertzinger

Writer

W.S. Gilbert, Geoffrey Toye

Starring

Kenny Baker, John Barclay, Martyn Green

Details

Release date

May 1, 1939

Language

English

Country

United Kingdom

Awards

1 nomination

Where to Watch The Mikado (1939) in the US — common questions

Where to watch The Mikado in the United States?

The Mikado is available with a subscription or to rent in the United States. Watch the movie with a subscription on The Criterion Channel (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store (HD), Fandango at Home (HD), and Prime Video (HD).

Can I stream The Mikado or do I have to rent it in the United States?

Watch the movie with a subscription on The Criterion Channel (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store (HD), Fandango at Home (HD), and Prime Video (HD).

Can I watch The Mikado for free in the United States?

We have not confirmed a free option for The Mikado in the United States.