Wood and Stone (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1940, Wood and Stone is a drama film directed by Heinosuke Gosho, running about 124 minutes.
What it’s about. Movie about a devoted and single woman and her daughter. The mother's nickname is "Bokuseki" (wooden head) because of his supposed stubbornness. No.10 in the list of "The 10 best films of 1940" by Kinema Junpo.
Who’s in it. Wood and Stone stars Michiyo Kogure as Eriko Oikawa, Ranko Akagi as Hatsu, Daijirō Natsukawa as Dr.Futagiri and Reikichi Kawamura as Dr.Sawamura, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Wood and Stone has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wood and Stone page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wood and Stone tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wood and Stone (1940)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Wood and Stone change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Wood and Stone worth watching?
- Wood and Stone holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Wood and Stone?
- Wood and Stone stars Michiyo Kogure, Ranko Akagi, Daijirō Natsukawa, Reikichi Kawamura and Takeshi Sakamoto.
- When was Wood and Stone released?
- Wood and Stone was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 124 minutes.