Japan's Longest Day (1967): cast, story & where to watch
1967 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1967, Japan's Longest Day is a drama, war and history film directed by Kihachi Okamoto, running about 157 minutes. “The dramatic true story of the end of ww ii.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Following the detonation of the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the Japanese military and the government clash over the demand from the Allies for unconditional surrender. Minister of the Army Anami leads the military officers who propose to fight on, even to the death of every Japanese citizen. Emperor Hirohito, however, joins with his ministers in asking the unthinkable, the peaceful surrender of Japan. When the military plots a coup to overthrow the Emperor's civilian government, Anami must face the choice between his desires and loyalty to his Emperor.
Who’s in it. Japan's Longest Day stars Seiji Miyaguchi as Foreign Minister Shigenori Togo, Rokkō Toura as Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Shunichi Matsumato, Yoshio Kosugi as Minister of Public Welfare Keisuke Okade and Takashi Shimura as Information Bureau Director Hiroshi Shimomura, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Japan's Longest Day has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Japan's Longest Day page.
If you liked it. Fans of Japan's Longest Day tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Japan's Longest Day (1967)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Japan's Longest Day change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Japan's Longest Day worth watching?
- Japan's Longest Day holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Japan's Longest Day?
- Japan's Longest Day stars Seiji Miyaguchi, Rokkō Toura, Yoshio Kosugi, Takashi Shimura and Etsushi Takahashi.
- When was Japan's Longest Day released?
- Japan's Longest Day was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 157 minutes.