The Mikado (1967): cast, story & where to watch
1967 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 1967, The Mikado is a comedy, romance and music film directed by Stuart Burge, running about 159 minutes.
What it’s about. In a mythical Japan, Ko-Ko, a cheap tailor, has been appointed Lord High Executioner and must find someone to execute before the arrival of the ruling Mikado. He lights upon Nanki-Poo, a strolling minstrel who loves the beautiful Yum-Yum. But Yum-Yum is also loved by Ko-Ko, and Nanki-Poo, seeing no hope for his love, considers suicide. Ko-Ko offers to solve both their problems by executing Nanki-Poo, and an agreement is reached whereby Ko-Ko will allow Nanki-Poo to marry Yum-Yum for one month, at the end of which Nanki-Poo will be executed, in time for the arrival of the Mikado. But what Ko-Ko doesn't know is that Nanki-Poo is the son of the Mikado and has run away to avoid a betrothal to an old harridan named Katisha. The arrival of the Mikado brings all the threads of the tale together.
Who’s in it. The Mikado stars Donald Adams as The Mikado of Japan, Valerie Masterson as Yum-Yum, John Reed as Ko-Ko and Christene Palmer as Katisha, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, The Mikado has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Mikado page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Mikado tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Mikado (1967)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Mikado change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Mikado worth watching?
- The Mikado holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Mikado?
- The Mikado stars Donald Adams, Valerie Masterson, John Reed, Christene Palmer and Kenneth Sandford.
- When was The Mikado released?
- The Mikado was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 159 minutes.