Tokyo Chorus (1931): cast, story & where to watch
1931 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1931, Tokyo Chorus is a comedy and drama film directed by Yasujirō Ozu, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. Mr. Omura, a teacher, leads a group of male students in an outdoor drill. One slight, comic young man, Shinji Okajima, has no shirt under his jacket; he scratches at fleas and makes faces behind Omura's back. Jump ahead several years, Shinji is married with three children. He sells insurance, and on the company's annual bonus day, he protests when an older worker is fired. Shinji loses his own job as a result, and he and his wife must find ways to cope. Lassitude, pride, the demands and needs of young children, and relationships from bygone school days all play a part in the outcome of their struggle.
Who’s in it. Tokyo Chorus stars Tokihiko Okada as Shinji Okajima, Emiko Yagumo as Tsuma Sugako, Hideo Sugawara as Sono Chounan and Hideko Takamine as Sono Choujo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Tokyo Chorus has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tokyo Chorus page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tokyo Chorus tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tokyo Chorus (1931)?
- In US, Tokyo Chorus is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Tokyo Chorus worth watching?
- Tokyo Chorus holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tokyo Chorus?
- Tokyo Chorus stars Tokihiko Okada, Emiko Yagumo, Hideo Sugawara, Hideko Takamine and Tatsuo Saitō.
- When was Tokyo Chorus released?
- Tokyo Chorus was released in 1931, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.