Nemuri Kyōshirō (1989): cast, story & where to watch

1989 · Film · ★ 7

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Released in 1989, Nemuri Kyōshirō is an action and drama film directed by Tokuzō Tanaka, running about 115 minutes.

What it’s about. Kyoshiro rescues Shizu who was being abused by her husband, even since she had been violated by the man posing as Ieyoshi. He then learned that Ieyoshi had been acting oddly ever since returning from Kyoto six months ago. Sir Fumiya's investigation of the O'oku (Shogun's harem in Edo Castle) uncovered the plot and reported that Sir Higo-no-Kami had been controlling the fraud. That's when Kyoshiro heads to Kyoto to find clues...

Who’s in it. Nemuri Kyōshirō stars Eiichiro Funakoshi, Kei Saitô, Yumi Takigawa and Masakazu Tamura as Nemuri Kyoshiro, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Nemuri Kyōshirō has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Nemuri Kyōshirō page.

If you liked it. Fans of Nemuri Kyōshirō 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 Nemuri Kyōshirō (1989)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Nemuri Kyōshirō change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Nemuri Kyōshirō worth watching?
Nemuri Kyōshirō holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Nemuri Kyōshirō?
Nemuri Kyōshirō stars Eiichiro Funakoshi, Kei Saitô, Yumi Takigawa, Masakazu Tamura and Sō Yamamura.
When was Nemuri Kyōshirō released?
Nemuri Kyōshirō was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.