Farewell Rabaul (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1954, Farewell Rabaul is a war and romance film directed by Ishirō Honda, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. This is a film about a Naval Air Corps Director who hates the war. Director Honda uses this film to ask the question "What is war?", showing the human bonds between Japan and America, Japanese military tactics which had little regard for life, and the attitude of Japanese military personnel who treated their actions as if they were just doing a job. This film contains few battle scenes, concentrating instead on the love stories of young officers and female members of the community in this lonely air base.
Who’s in it. Farewell Rabaul stars Ryō Ikebe as Captain Wakabayashi, Mariko Okada as Sumiko Komatsu, Rentaro Mikuni as Captain Katase and Chieko Nakakita as Michiyo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Farewell Rabaul sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Farewell Rabaul page.
If you liked it. Fans of Farewell Rabaul tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Farewell Rabaul (1954)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Farewell Rabaul change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Farewell Rabaul worth watching?
- Farewell Rabaul holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Farewell Rabaul?
- Farewell Rabaul stars Ryō Ikebe, Mariko Okada, Rentaro Mikuni, Chieko Nakakita and Akihiko Hirata.
- When was Farewell Rabaul released?
- Farewell Rabaul was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.