Marital Relations (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1955, Marital Relations is a drama film directed by Shirō Toyoda, running about 121 minutes.
What it’s about. The story of a couple, a spoiled son and a down-to-earth girl, in Osaka in the early Showa era. The film won the prestigious Blue Ribbon awards for best director, best actor (Morishige) and best actress (Awashima), and the Mainichi Concours award for best actor and best screenplay (Yasumi Toshio). It ranked second (after Naruse Mikio’s Ukigumo) on the Kinema Junpō top ten films for the year.
Who’s in it. Marital Relations stars Hisaya Morishige as Ryukichi, Chikage Awashima as Choko, Yōko Tsukasa and Haruo Tanaka, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Marital Relations has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Marital Relations page.
If you liked it. Fans of Marital Relations tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Marital Relations (1955)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Marital Relations change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Marital Relations worth watching?
- Marital Relations holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Marital Relations?
- Marital Relations stars Hisaya Morishige, Chikage Awashima, Yōko Tsukasa, Haruo Tanaka and Eiko Miyoshi.
- When was Marital Relations released?
- Marital Relations was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 121 minutes.