Broken Drum (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1949, Broken Drum is a comedy and drama film directed by Keisuke Kinoshita, running about 108 minutes.
What it’s about. When the future of his construction company falls into danger, a controlling father pushes his children into unsatisfying marriages and careers in order to regain financial stability.
Who’s in it. Broken Drum stars Tsumasaburō Bandō as Gunpei Tsuda, Sachiko Murase as Kuniko, Masayuki Mori as Taro and Chūji Kinoshita as Heizo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Broken Drum 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 Broken Drum page.
If you liked it. Fans of Broken Drum tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Broken Drum (1949)?
- In US, Broken Drum is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Broken Drum worth watching?
- Broken Drum holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Broken Drum?
- Broken Drum stars Tsumasaburō Bandō, Sachiko Murase, Masayuki Mori, Chūji Kinoshita and Akira Ōizumi.
- When was Broken Drum released?
- Broken Drum was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.