Her Brother (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1960, Her Brother is a drama film directed by Kon Ichikawa, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. Set in 1926 when Japanese tradition was much stronger, this drama looks at the inner workings of a small family, especially the relationship between a sister and brother.
Who’s in it. Her Brother stars Keiko Kishi as Gen, Hiroshi Kawaguchi as Hekiro, Kinuyo Tanaka as Mother and Masayuki Mori as Father, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Her Brother 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 Her Brother page.
If you liked it. Fans of Her Brother tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Her Brother (1960)?
- In US, Her Brother is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Her Brother worth watching?
- Her Brother holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Her Brother?
- Her Brother stars Keiko Kishi, Hiroshi Kawaguchi, Kinuyo Tanaka, Masayuki Mori and Kyōko Kishida.
- When was Her Brother released?
- Her Brother was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.