The Wiser Age (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 7

Released in 1962, The Wiser Age is a drama film directed by Mikio Naruse, running about 111 minutes.
What it’s about. Drama about the lives of the five daughters and daughter-in-law of a store owner.
Who’s in it. The Wiser Age stars Hideko Takamine as Yoshiko, Ishikawa-ke no yome, Yōko Tsukasa as Netsuke Ishikawa, Yuriko Hoshi as Yukiko and Reiko Dan as Shizuko, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Wiser Age has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Wiser Age page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Wiser Age tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Wiser Age (1962)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Wiser Age change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Wiser Age worth watching?
- The Wiser Age holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Wiser Age?
- The Wiser Age stars Hideko Takamine, Yōko Tsukasa, Yuriko Hoshi, Reiko Dan and Keiko Awaji.
- When was The Wiser Age released?
- The Wiser Age was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.
