A Hen in the Wind (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1948, A Hen in the Wind is a drama film directed by Yasujirō Ozu, running about 84 minutes.
What it’s about. Tokiko is a mother patiently waiting for her husband's return from the war when her 4-year old son becomes ill. She takes him to the doctor for treatment but has no way of paying. She resorts to prostitution. One month later her husband returns from WWII to find his desperate wife, who tells him the truth. Together they must deal with the consequences.
Who’s in it. A Hen in the Wind stars Kinuyo Tanaka as Tokiko Amamiya, Shūji Sano as Shuichi Amamiya, Chieko Murata as Akiko Ida and Chishū Ryū as Kazuichiro Satake, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, A Hen in the Wind has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and Fandor. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Hen in the Wind page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Hen in the Wind tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Hen in the Wind (1948)?
- In US, A Hen in the Wind is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Hen in the Wind worth watching?
- A Hen in the Wind holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in A Hen in the Wind?
- A Hen in the Wind stars Kinuyo Tanaka, Shūji Sano, Chieko Murata, Chishū Ryū and Hohi Aoki.
- When was A Hen in the Wind released?
- A Hen in the Wind was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.