Bonchi (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1960, Bonchi is a drama film directed by Kon Ichikawa, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. Kikuji is the scion of an Osaka merchant family whose traditional power is matrilineal. Instructed by his overbearing mother and grandmother to give them an heiress for the family business, he stands by helplessly as his wife is thrown out of the house for producing a son. Driven to a life of dissipation - his mistresses also fail to produce daughters - in the end he is just too tired to care. The film presages Ichikawa's The Makioka Sisters in its World War II nostalgia and visual sophistication.
Who’s in it. Bonchi stars Raizō Ichikawa as Kikuji, Tamao Nakamura as Hiroko, Mitsuko Kusabue as Ikako and Machiko Kyō as Ofuku, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Bonchi has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bonchi page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bonchi tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bonchi (1960)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bonchi change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Bonchi worth watching?
- Bonchi holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Bonchi?
- Bonchi stars Raizō Ichikawa, Tamao Nakamura, Mitsuko Kusabue, Machiko Kyō and Ayako Wakao.
- When was Bonchi released?
- Bonchi was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.