The Yellow Handkerchief (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1977, The Yellow Handkerchief is a comedy and drama film directed by Yoji Yamada, running about 109 minutes.
What it’s about. Three complete strangers embark on a road-trip to Hokkaido.
Who’s in it. The Yellow Handkerchief stars Ken Takakura as Yusaku Shima, Chieko Baisho as Mitsue Shima, Kaori Momoi as Akemi Ogawa and Tetsuya Takeda as Kinya Hanada, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Yellow Handkerchief 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 The Yellow Handkerchief page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Yellow Handkerchief tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Yellow Handkerchief (1977)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Yellow Handkerchief change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Yellow Handkerchief worth watching?
- The Yellow Handkerchief holds an audience score of 6.4 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 The Yellow Handkerchief?
- The Yellow Handkerchief stars Ken Takakura, Chieko Baisho, Kaori Momoi, Tetsuya Takeda and Hachiro Tako.
- When was The Yellow Handkerchief released?
- The Yellow Handkerchief was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.