The Now Girl (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1972, The Now Girl is a thriller and romance film directed by Shōgorō Nishimura, running about 74 minutes.
What it’s about. For a girl who works in a 3rd rate bar, Ayuko is full of vanity. Nomura, her patron, is besotted by her and it is their habit that they cannot reach a climax unless they peek at a couple, across the way, making love. Intent on climbing up in the world, Ayuko uses all her wiles to get her patron, who is putty in her hands, to move her from her grubby apartment house to a dreamboat of a place. She then tries to find a place to work more befitting her new home but all the elite night clubs will have nothing to do with her and with time heavy on her hands, the devil finds mischief for idle hands to do.
Who’s in it. The Now Girl stars Kazuko Shirakawa as Ayuko Fukuzawa, Junko Miyashita as Chie Morikawa, Keiko Aikawa as Reiko and Akemi Yamaguchi as Young Woman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Now Girl has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Now Girl page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Now Girl tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Now Girl (1972)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Now Girl change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Now Girl worth watching?
- The Now Girl holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Now Girl?
- The Now Girl stars Kazuko Shirakawa, Junko Miyashita, Keiko Aikawa, Akemi Yamaguchi and Yoko Oyagi.
- When was The Now Girl released?
- The Now Girl was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 74 minutes.