Tokyo Sweetheart (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1952, Tokyo Sweetheart is a comedy and drama film directed by Yasuki Chiba, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. Following the Second World War, the lives of various people in a poverty-stricken area of Tokyo are entertwined. Pachinko parlor girls, shoeshine boys, a maker of costume jewelry, and a streetcorner artist all struggle to make their livings and to find happiness in difficult surroundings.
Who’s in it. Tokyo Sweetheart stars Setsuko Hara as Yuki, Toshirō Mifune as Kurokawa, Yōko Sugi as Harumi and Hisaya Morishige as Akazawa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Tokyo Sweetheart 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 Tokyo Sweetheart page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tokyo Sweetheart tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tokyo Sweetheart (1952)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Tokyo Sweetheart change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Tokyo Sweetheart worth watching?
- Tokyo Sweetheart holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tokyo Sweetheart?
- Tokyo Sweetheart stars Setsuko Hara, Toshirō Mifune, Yōko Sugi, Hisaya Morishige and Murasaki Fujima.