Hiroshima (1953): cast, story & where to watch

1953 · Film · ★ 7.4

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Released in 1953, Hiroshima is a drama and history film directed by Hideo Sekigawa, running about 105 minutes.

What it’s about. The film shows the bombing of Hiroshima and the horrific aftermath following the detonation of an atomic bomb on humans for the first time in history.

Who’s in it. Hiroshima stars Isuzu Yamada, Eiji Okada as Kitagawa, Yoshi Katō as Hideo Endo and Yumeji Tsukioka as Yonehara, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Hiroshima has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on ARROW and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hiroshima page.

If you liked it. Fans of Hiroshima tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Hiroshima (1953)?
In US, Hiroshima is available to stream on ARROW, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Hiroshima worth watching?
Hiroshima holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Hiroshima?
Hiroshima stars Isuzu Yamada, Eiji Okada, Yoshi Katō, Yumeji Tsukioka and Yasumi Hara.
When was Hiroshima released?
Hiroshima was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.