Odd Obsession (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1959, Odd Obsession is a drama film directed by Kon Ichikawa, running about 107 minutes.
What it’s about. A middle-aged husband of a younger woman finds her youth intimidating to the point that he cannot become aroused. His solution involves the introduction of his daughter's lover to his wife.
Who’s in it. Odd Obsession stars Machiko Kyō as Ikuko Kenmochi, Ganjirô Nakamura I as Kenji Kenmochi, Junko Kano as Toshiko Kenmochi and Tatsuya Nakadai as Kimura, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Odd Obsession 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 Odd Obsession page.
If you liked it. Fans of Odd Obsession tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Odd Obsession (1959)?
- In US, Odd Obsession is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Odd Obsession worth watching?
- Odd Obsession holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Odd Obsession?
- Odd Obsession stars Machiko Kyō, Ganjirô Nakamura I, Junko Kano, Tatsuya Nakadai and Ganjirō Nakamura II.
- When was Odd Obsession released?
- Odd Obsession was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.