The Wild Geese (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1953, The Wild Geese is a drama film directed by Shirō Toyoda, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. A young woman, who must support her father as a middle-aged man's mistress, finds herself falling in love with a student closer to her age.
Who’s in it. The Wild Geese stars Hideko Takamine as Otoma, Hiroshi Akutagawa as Mr. Okada, Jūkichi Uno as Mr. Kimura and Eijirō Tōno as Suezo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Wild Geese has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Wild Geese page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Wild Geese tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Wild Geese (1953)?
- In US, The Wild Geese is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Wild Geese worth watching?
- The Wild Geese holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Wild Geese?
- The Wild Geese stars Hideko Takamine, Hiroshi Akutagawa, Jūkichi Uno, Eijirō Tōno and Chōko Iida.
- When was The Wild Geese released?
- The Wild Geese was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.