The Rickshaw Man (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1958, The Rickshaw Man is an action, comedy and drama film directed by Hiroshi Inagaki, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. The story of Muhōmatsu, a rickshaw man who becomes a surrogate father to the child of a recently widowed woman.
Who’s in it. The Rickshaw Man stars Toshirō Mifune as Matsugoro, Hideko Takamine as Yoshiko Yoshioka, Hiroshi Akutagawa as Capitaine Kotaro Yoshioka and Chōko Iida as Otora, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Rickshaw Man has been warmly received by 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 The Rickshaw Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Rickshaw Man tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Rickshaw Man (1958)?
- In US, The Rickshaw Man is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Rickshaw Man worth watching?
- The Rickshaw Man holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Rickshaw Man?
- The Rickshaw Man stars Toshirō Mifune, Hideko Takamine, Hiroshi Akutagawa, Chōko Iida and Chishū Ryū.
- When was The Rickshaw Man released?
- The Rickshaw Man was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.