Family Diary (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 5.7

Released in 1938, Family Diary is a drama film directed by Hiroshi Shimizu, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. Two childhood friends go their own ways but meet again some years later after they have both married. They get re-acquainted, meet each others’ families, and all is well. Then the disagreements start...
Who’s in it. Family Diary stars Ken Uehara as Ichiro Tsuji, Michiko Kuwano as Ume, Shin Saburi as Shuzo Ubukata and Sanae Takasugi as Shinako, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Family Diary has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Family Diary page.
If you liked it. Fans of Family Diary tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Family Diary (1938)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Family Diary change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Family Diary worth watching?
- Family Diary holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Family Diary?
- Family Diary stars Ken Uehara, Michiko Kuwano, Shin Saburi, Sanae Takasugi and Kuniko Miyake.
- When was Family Diary released?
- Family Diary was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.