Yearning (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 8.1
Released in 1964, Yearning is a drama film directed by Mikio Naruse, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. After a bombing raid destroys the family store and her husband, Reiko rebuilds and runs the shop out of love stopped short by destruction.
Who’s in it. Yearning stars Hideko Takamine as Reiko Morita, Yûzô Kayama as Koji Morita, Mitsuko Kusabue as Hisako Morizono and Mie Hama as Ruriko, Koji's girlfriend, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.1/10, Yearning sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Yearning page.
If you liked it. Fans of Yearning tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Yearning (1964)?
- In US, Yearning is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Yearning worth watching?
- Yearning holds an audience score of 8.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Yearning?
- Yearning stars Hideko Takamine, Yûzô Kayama, Mitsuko Kusabue, Mie Hama and Aiko Mimasu.
- When was Yearning released?
- Yearning was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.