Abacus and Sword (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2010, Abacus and Sword is a drama film directed by Yoshimitsu Morita, running about 129 minutes.
What it’s about. Set during the Meiji Restoration period of Edo era Japan, Naoyuki belongs to the 8th generation of the Inoyama family, a wealthy family known for finance & accounting. He is also a gifted mathematician and uses the abacus with extreme skills. Naoyuki works under the declining Kaga domain. Because of this, Naoyuki and his wife Koma suffer hardships as their stature and wealth dissipates.
Who’s in it. Abacus and Sword stars Masato Sakai as Naoyuki Inoshiyama, Yukie Nakama as Koma Inoshiyama, Keiko Matsuzaka as Tsune Inoshiyama and Masahiko Nishimura as Yosohachi Nishihisashi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Abacus and Sword 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 Abacus and Sword page.
If you liked it. Fans of Abacus and Sword tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Abacus and Sword (2010)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Abacus and Sword change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Abacus and Sword worth watching?
- Abacus and Sword holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Abacus and Sword?
- Abacus and Sword stars Masato Sakai, Yukie Nakama, Keiko Matsuzaka, Masahiko Nishimura and Mitsuko Kusabue.
- When was Abacus and Sword released?
- Abacus and Sword was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 129 minutes.