The Good Fairy (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1951, The Good Fairy is a drama film directed by Keisuke Kinoshita, running about 108 minutes.
What it’s about. Two journalists and their lovers share an uncertain future.
Who’s in it. The Good Fairy stars Masayuki Mori as Nakanuma, Chikage Awashima as Itsuko, Rentaro Mikuni as Rentaro Mikuni, news reporter and Yōko Katsuragi as Mikako, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, The Good Fairy has proved divisive with 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 The Good Fairy page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Good Fairy tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Good Fairy (1951)?
- In US, The Good Fairy is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Good Fairy worth watching?
- The Good Fairy holds an audience score of 5.2 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 Good Fairy?
- The Good Fairy stars Masayuki Mori, Chikage Awashima, Rentaro Mikuni, Yōko Katsuragi and Chishū Ryū.
- When was The Good Fairy released?
- The Good Fairy was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.