Fukuzawa Yukichi (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1991, Fukuzawa Yukichi is a drama film directed by Shinichiro Sawai, running about 123 minutes.
What it’s about. Fukuzawa Yukichi opens a school for samurai, who aim to learn Dutch language, most common for overseas trading. But when he was in Yokohama he learned that English language is one way more global one. His struggle against patriarchal mindset leads his school to become one of the oldest universities in Japan.
Who’s in it. Fukuzawa Yukichi stars Kyôhei Shibata as Yukichi Fukuzawa, Takaaki Enoki, Toru Nakamura and Yoko Minamino, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Fukuzawa Yukichi 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 Fukuzawa Yukichi page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fukuzawa Yukichi tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fukuzawa Yukichi (1991)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Fukuzawa Yukichi change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Fukuzawa Yukichi worth watching?
- Fukuzawa Yukichi holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Fukuzawa Yukichi?
- Fukuzawa Yukichi stars Kyôhei Shibata, Takaaki Enoki, Toru Nakamura, Yoko Minamino and Mayumi Wakamura.
- When was Fukuzawa Yukichi released?
- Fukuzawa Yukichi was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 123 minutes.