A Wife's Heart (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1956, A Wife's Heart is a drama film directed by Mikio Naruse, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. Kiyoko (Takamine Hideko) and her husband want to open a coffee shop. She becomes increasingly close to the bank clerk (Mifune Toshiro) she's asked for a loan.
Who’s in it. A Wife's Heart stars Hideko Takamine as Kiyoko, Toshirō Mifune as Kenkichi, Keiju Kobayashi as Shinji and Akemi Negishi as Sumiko, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, A Wife's Heart 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 A Wife's Heart page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Wife's Heart tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Wife's Heart (1956)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Wife's Heart change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Wife's Heart worth watching?
- A Wife's Heart holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Wife's Heart?
- A Wife's Heart stars Hideko Takamine, Toshirō Mifune, Keiju Kobayashi, Akemi Negishi and Yōko Sugi.
- When was A Wife's Heart released?
- A Wife's Heart was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.