Pigs and Battleships (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1961, Pigs and Battleships is an action, comedy, drama and crime film directed by Shōhei Imamura, running about 108 minutes.
What it’s about. In the city of Yokosuka, Kinta and his lover Haruko, both involved with yakuza, brave the post-occupation period with a goal to be together.
Who’s in it. Pigs and Battleships stars Hiroyuki Nagato as Kinta, Jitsuko Yoshimura as Haruko, Masao Mishima as Himori and Tetsuro Tamba as Slasher Tetsuji, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Pigs and Battleships has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pigs and Battleships page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pigs and Battleships 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 Pigs and Battleships (1961)?
- In US, Pigs and Battleships is available to stream on YouTube TV and Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Pigs and Battleships worth watching?
- Pigs and Battleships holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Pigs and Battleships?
- Pigs and Battleships stars Hiroyuki Nagato, Jitsuko Yoshimura, Masao Mishima, Tetsuro Tamba and Shirō Ōsaka.
- When was Pigs and Battleships released?
- Pigs and Battleships was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.