Sazae-san (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film
Released in 1956, Sazae-san is a comedy and drama film directed by Nobuo Aoyagi, running about 86 minutes. “Sazae loves jazz” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An adaptation of the popular Sazae-san comic strip. The first entry in Toho's Sazae-san series.
Who’s in it. Sazae-san stars Chiemi Eri as Sazae-san, Kamatari Fujiwara, Tatsuya Nakadai as Norisuke and Tomoko Matsushima, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sazae-san page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sazae-san tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sazae-san (1956)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sazae-san change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Sazae-san?
- Sazae-san stars Chiemi Eri, Kamatari Fujiwara, Tatsuya Nakadai, Tomoko Matsushima and Hiroshi Koizumi.
- When was Sazae-san released?
- Sazae-san was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.