Sincere Heart (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1953, Sincere Heart is a drama and romance film directed by Masaki Kobayashi, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. A young student falls into a hopeless romantic attraction to a sick girl whom he can only see from afar.
Who’s in it. Sincere Heart stars Kinuyo Tanaka as Kuniko, Keiko Tsushima as Kiyoko Nonomiya, Chieko Higashiyama as Ichi and Kentarô Imai, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Sincere Heart 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 Sincere Heart page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sincere Heart tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sincere Heart (1953)?
- In US, Sincere Heart is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sincere Heart worth watching?
- Sincere Heart holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sincere Heart?
- Sincere Heart stars Kinuyo Tanaka, Keiko Tsushima, Chieko Higashiyama, Kentarô Imai and Akira Ishihama.
- When was Sincere Heart released?
- Sincere Heart was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.