Madadayo (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 1993, Madadayo is a drama film directed by Akira Kurosawa, running about 134 minutes.
What it’s about. This film tells the story of professor Uehida Hyakken-sama (1889-1971), in Gotemba, around the forties. He was a university professor until an air raid, when he left to become a writer and has to live in a hut. His mood has hardly changed, not by the change nor by time.
Who’s in it. Madadayo stars Tatsuo Matsumura as Prof. Hyakken Uchida, Kyōko Kagawa as Professor's Wife, Hisashi Igawa as Takayama and George Tokoro as Amaki, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Madadayo has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Madadayo page.
If you liked it. Fans of Madadayo tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Madadayo (1993)?
- In US, Madadayo is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Madadayo worth watching?
- Madadayo holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Madadayo?
- Madadayo stars Tatsuo Matsumura, Kyōko Kagawa, Hisashi Igawa, George Tokoro and Masayuki Yui.
- When was Madadayo released?
- Madadayo was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 134 minutes.