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Where to Watch The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum (1939) in the US
- 1939
- Not Rated
- 2h 28m
- 7.8IMDb
- 94%Rotten Tomatoes
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What it's about
In Tokyo in 1888, Kikunosuke Onoue, the adoptive son of an important actor, discovers that he is praised for his acting only because he is his father's heir, and that the troupe complains how bad he is behind his back. The only person to talk to him honestly about his acting is Otoku, the wet-nurse of his adoptive father's child. She is fired by the family, and Kikunosuke is forbidden to see her, because of the gossip a relationship with a servant would cause. Kikunosuke falls in love with Otoku, and leaves home to try to make a living on his own merits outside Tokyo. He is eventually joined by Otoku, who encourages him to become a famous actor to regain the recognition of his family.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Kenji Mizoguchi
- Starring
- Shôtarô Hanayagi, Kôkichi Takada, Ryôtarô Kawanami
Details
- Release date
- Jan 15, 1979
- Language
- Japanese
- Country
- Japan
- Awards
- 1 win
Where to Watch The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum (1939) in the US — common questions
- Where to watch The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum in the United States?
- The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum is available with a subscription, free with ads, to rent, to buy, or on disc in the United States. Watch the movie with a subscription on The Criterion Channel (HD). Watch the movie free with ads on Plex (HD), Plex Channel (HD), and Plex Player (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV and Fandango at Home. Buy the movie on Apple TV and Fandango at Home. Buy the movie on disc on Barnes & Noble.
- Can I stream The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum 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 and Fandango at Home. Buy the movie on Apple TV and Fandango at Home.
- Can I watch The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum for free in the United States?
- Watch the movie free with ads on Plex (HD), Plex Channel (HD), and Plex Player (HD).
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