Bot-chan (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1953, Bot-chan is a comedy film directed by Seiji Maruyama, running about 111 minutes.
What it’s about. 1953 Toho adaptation of Natsume's novel.
Who’s in it. Bot-chan stars Ryō Ikebe as Botchan, Mariko Okada as Madonna, Hisaya Morishige as Akashatsu and Murasaki Fujima, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Bot-chan 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 Bot-chan page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bot-chan tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bot-chan (1953)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bot-chan change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Bot-chan worth watching?
- Bot-chan holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Bot-chan?
- Bot-chan stars Ryō Ikebe, Mariko Okada, Hisaya Morishige, Murasaki Fujima and Eitarō Ozawa.
- When was Bot-chan released?
- Bot-chan was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.