Where to Watch Yôkihi (1955) in the US

What it's about

In 8th-century China, the Emperor is grieving over the death of his wife. The Yang family wants to provide the Emperor with a consort so that they may consolidate their influence over the court. General An Lushan finds a close relative working in their kitchen whom they groom to present to the Emperor. The Emperor falls in love with her and she becomes the Princess Yang Kwei-fei. The Yangs are then appointed important ministers, though An Lushan is not given the court position he covets. The ministers misuse their power so much that there is a popular revolt against all the Yangs, fueled by An Lushan.

Cast and crew

Director

Kenji Mizoguchi

Writer

Ching Doe, Matsutarô Kawaguchi, Yoshikata Yoda

Starring

Machiko Kyô, Masayuki Mori, Sô Yamamura

Details

Release date

Sep 17, 1956

Language

Japanese

Country

Japan, Hong Kong

Awards

2 wins & 2 nominations

Where to Watch Yôkihi (1955) in the US — common questions

Where to watch Yôkihi in the United States?

Yôkihi is available with a subscription, free with ads, or free with a participating library card in the United States. Watch the movie with a subscription on The Criterion Channel (HD). Watch the movie free with ads on Plex Channel (HD) and Plex Player (HD). Watch the movie free with a participating library card on Fawesome (HD).

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

Watch the movie with a subscription on The Criterion Channel (HD).

Can I watch Yôkihi for free in the United States?

Watch the movie free with ads on Plex Channel (HD) and Plex Player (HD). Watch the movie free with a participating library card on Fawesome (HD).