Gate of Hell (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1953, Gate of Hell is a drama, romance and history film directed by Teinosuke Kinugasa, running about 86 minutes. “The most honored screen import in a decade!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Japan, 1159. Moritō, a brave samurai, performs a heroic act by rescuing the lovely Kesa during a violent uprising. Moritō falls in love with her, but becomes distraught when he finds out that she is married.
Who’s in it. Gate of Hell stars Kazuo Hasegawa as Moritō Endō, Machiko Kyō as Lady Kesa, Isao Yamagata as Wataru Watanabe and Yataro Kurokawa as Shigemori, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Gate of Hell has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Gate of Hell page.
If you liked it. Fans of Gate of Hell tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Gate of Hell (1953)?
- In US, Gate of Hell is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Gate of Hell worth watching?
- Gate of Hell holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Gate of Hell?
- Gate of Hell stars Kazuo Hasegawa, Machiko Kyō, Isao Yamagata, Yataro Kurokawa and Kōtarō Bandō.
- When was Gate of Hell released?
- Gate of Hell was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.