Fireworks Over the Sea (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1951, Fireworks Over the Sea is a drama film directed by Keisuke Kinoshita, running about 122 minutes.
What it’s about. A fishing union depends on two brothers to make up the losses caused by the dishonest captains they replaced.
Who’s in it. Fireworks Over the Sea stars Michiyo Kogure as Mie Kamiya, Yōko Katsuragi as Miwa Kamiya, Teruko Kishi as Moriyama and Chishū Ryū as Tarobei Kamiya, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Fireworks Over the Sea has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fireworks Over the Sea page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fireworks Over the Sea tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fireworks Over the Sea (1951)?
- In US, Fireworks Over the Sea is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Fireworks Over the Sea worth watching?
- Fireworks Over the Sea 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 Fireworks Over the Sea?
- Fireworks Over the Sea stars Michiyo Kogure, Yōko Katsuragi, Teruko Kishi, Chishū Ryū and Isuzu Yamada.
- When was Fireworks Over the Sea released?
- Fireworks Over the Sea was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 122 minutes.