The Passionate Spinster (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film
Released in 1965, The Passionate Spinster is a drama film directed by Kō Nakahira, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. She'd watched them go one by one. Friend after friend. White dress after another. Yet again, Shimako was attending another wedding reception that wasn't hers. She knew the procedure: watch the bride and groom get congratulated, smile to cover up the loneliness. But she didn't want to feel like this forever. In that moment, Shimako decided that the next wedding she'd attend had to be her own.
Who’s in it. The Passionate Spinster stars Izumi Ashikawa as Shimako Tsurukawa, Kumeko Urabe as Tokiko Tsurukawa, Yōko Yamamoto as Mitsuko Tsurukawa and Akira Nakao as Takeshi Tsurukawa, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Passionate Spinster page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Passionate Spinster tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Passionate Spinster (1965)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Passionate Spinster change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Passionate Spinster?
- The Passionate Spinster stars Izumi Ashikawa, Kumeko Urabe, Yōko Yamamoto, Akira Nakao and Sadako Sawamura.
- When was The Passionate Spinster released?
- The Passionate Spinster was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.