Akitsu Hot Springs (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1962, Akitsu Hot Springs is a drama and romance film directed by Yoshishige Yoshida, running about 113 minutes.
What it’s about. Yoshida’s first big-budget production and colour film is a haunting tale of unrequited love and postwar disillusion. The story of the fatal attraction between a spineless intellectual and a strong woman is conventional, but its enactment is radically new.
Who’s in it. Akitsu Hot Springs stars Mariko Okada as Shinko, Hiroyuki Nagato, So Yamamura and Jūkichi Uno, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Akitsu Hot Springs 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 Akitsu Hot Springs page.
If you liked it. Fans of Akitsu Hot Springs tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Akitsu Hot Springs (1962)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Akitsu Hot Springs change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Akitsu Hot Springs worth watching?
- Akitsu Hot Springs holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Akitsu Hot Springs?
- Akitsu Hot Springs stars Mariko Okada, Hiroyuki Nagato, So Yamamura, Jūkichi Uno and Eijirō Tōno.
- When was Akitsu Hot Springs released?
- Akitsu Hot Springs was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.