The Portrait (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1948, The Portrait is a drama film directed by Keisuke Kinoshita, running about 73 minutes.
What it’s about. The mistress of a crook real estate broker comes to terms with her soulless existence after an artist paints her portrait.
Who’s in it. The Portrait stars Kuniko Igawa, Kuniko Miyake, Mitsuko Miura and Ichirō Sugai, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Portrait has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Portrait page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Portrait tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Portrait (1948)?
- In US, The Portrait is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Portrait worth watching?
- The Portrait holds an audience score of 5.7 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 Portrait?
- The Portrait stars Kuniko Igawa, Kuniko Miyake, Mitsuko Miura, Ichirō Sugai and Chieko Higashiyama.
- When was The Portrait released?
- The Portrait was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 73 minutes.