A Wanderer's Notebook (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1962, A Wanderer's Notebook is a drama film directed by Mikio Naruse, running about 124 minutes.
What it’s about. Considered one of the finest late Naruses and a model of film biography, A Wanderer’s Notebook features remarkable performances by Hideko Takamine – Phillip Lopate calls it “probably her greatest performance” – and Kinuyo Tanaka as mother and daughter living from hand to mouth in Twenties Tokyo. Based on the life and career of Fumiko Hayashi, the novelist whose work Naruse adapted to the screen several times, A Wanderer’s Notebook traces her bitter struggle for literary recognition in the first half of the twentieth century – her affairs with feckless men, the jobs she took to survive (peddler, waitress, bar maid), and her arduous, often humiliating attempts to get published in a male-dominated culture.
Who’s in it. A Wanderer's Notebook stars Hideko Takamine as Fumiko Hayashi, Akira Takarada as Fukuya, Daisuke Katō as Nobuo Sadaoka and Keiju Kobayashi as Fujiyama, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, A Wanderer's Notebook 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 A Wanderer's Notebook page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Wanderer's Notebook tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Wanderer's Notebook (1962)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Wanderer's Notebook change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Wanderer's Notebook worth watching?
- A Wanderer's Notebook 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 A Wanderer's Notebook?
- A Wanderer's Notebook stars Hideko Takamine, Akira Takarada, Daisuke Katō, Keiju Kobayashi and Kinuyo Tanaka.
- When was A Wanderer's Notebook released?
- A Wanderer's Notebook was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 124 minutes.