Thousand Cranes (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1969, Thousand Cranes is a drama and romance film directed by Yasuzō Masumura, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. The entangled relations between the son of a seductive tea-ceremony teacher and the women in his father's life. Based on the novel by Kawabata Yasunari.
Who’s in it. Thousand Cranes stars Ayako Wakao as Mrs. Ota, Machiko Kyō as Chikako Kurimoto, Mikijiro Hira as Kikuji Mitani and Eiko Azusa as Fumiko, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Thousand Cranes sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Thousand Cranes page.
If you liked it. Fans of Thousand Cranes tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Thousand Cranes (1969)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Thousand Cranes change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Thousand Cranes worth watching?
- Thousand Cranes holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Thousand Cranes?
- Thousand Cranes stars Ayako Wakao, Machiko Kyō, Mikijiro Hira, Eiko Azusa and Eiji Funakoshi.
- When was Thousand Cranes released?
- Thousand Cranes was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.