Tokyo-Ga (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1985, Tokyo-Ga is a documentary film directed by Wim Wenders, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. German director Wim Wenders made this documentary in which he tries to explore the Tokyo that was depicted in the films of Yasujiro Ozu. When Wenders visits Tokyo for the first time, he finds a very different city, one with a booming fascination with technology that often clashes with the traditional elements of Japanese culture. Wenders also interviews Ozu's cinematographer, Yuharu Atsuta, and Chishu Ryu, an actor who frequently collaborated with Ozu.
Who’s in it. Tokyo-Ga stars Yûharu Atsuta as Self, Werner Herzog as Self, Chishū Ryū as Self and Chris Marker as Self (uncredited).
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Tokyo-Ga 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-Ga page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tokyo-Ga tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tokyo-Ga (1985)?
- In US, Tokyo-Ga is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Tokyo-Ga worth watching?
- Tokyo-Ga holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tokyo-Ga?
- Tokyo-Ga stars Yûharu Atsuta, Werner Herzog, Chishū Ryū and Chris Marker.
- When was Tokyo-Ga released?
- Tokyo-Ga was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.