The Mikado (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 3.8
Released in 1983, The Mikado is a music and tv movie film directed by Rodney Greenberg, running about 117 minutes.
What it’s about. Escaping from a distasteful marriage, Nanki-Poo, the son of the Mikado, arrives in the town of Titipu - disguised as a musician. He has chosen Titipu because a beautiful girl, Yum-Yum, with whom he has fallen in love, lives in the town. A desire to marry Yum-Yum, however, is not enough. Nanki-Poo has to contend with her guardian, Ko-Ko, the Lord High Executioner, who has every intention of marrying Yum-Yum, himself. Problems are compounded when the Mikado, accompanied by Katisha, Nanki-Poo's jilted bride, also arrive in the hitherto peaceful town of Titipu
Who’s in it. The Mikado stars William Conrad as The Mikado, Clive Revill as Ko-Ko, Kate Flowers as Yum-Yum and John Stewart as Nanki-Poo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.8/10, 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 Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Mikado (1983)?
- 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 3.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Mikado?
- The Mikado stars William Conrad, Clive Revill, Kate Flowers, John Stewart and Stafford Dean.
- When was The Mikado released?
- The Mikado was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.