Phoenix (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1947, Phoenix is a drama and romance film directed by Keisuke Kinoshita, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. A Japanese war widow recalls her love affair with her deceased husband.
Who’s in it. Phoenix stars Kinuyo Tanaka as Sayoko Aihara, Keiji Sada as Shinichi Yasaka, Isamu Kosugi as Hiroya Yasaka and Toyo Takahashi as Moto Yasaka, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Phoenix 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 Phoenix page.
If you liked it. Fans of Phoenix tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Phoenix (1947)?
- In US, Phoenix is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Phoenix worth watching?
- Phoenix holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Phoenix?
- Phoenix stars Kinuyo Tanaka, Keiji Sada, Isamu Kosugi, Toyo Takahashi and Akira Yamanouchi.
- When was Phoenix released?
- Phoenix was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.