The Ataka Family (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1952, The Ataka Family is a drama film directed by Seiji Hisamatsu, running about 116 minutes.
What it’s about. Soichi Ataka is the eldest son of Ataka family. Although mentally challenged, he's a person with a gentle heart. Soichi's wife, Kuniko is devoted to her husband and together the couple runs the family farm. Their happy family life comes to an abrupt halt when Soichi's half-brother, Joji returns with his wife Masako after failing in a business.
Who’s in it. The Ataka Family stars Nobuko Otowa as Masako Ataka, Miki Sanjō, Kinuyo Tanaka as Kuniko Ataka and Eiji Funakoshi as Soichi Ataka, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Ataka Family has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Ataka Family page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Ataka Family tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Ataka Family (1952)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Ataka Family change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Ataka Family worth watching?
- The Ataka Family holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Ataka Family?
- The Ataka Family stars Nobuko Otowa, Miki Sanjō, Kinuyo Tanaka, Eiji Funakoshi and Tatsuya Mihashi.
- When was The Ataka Family released?
- The Ataka Family was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.