Somewhere Beneath the Wide Sky (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1954, Somewhere Beneath the Wide Sky is a drama film directed by Masaki Kobayashi, running about 109 minutes.
What it’s about. This drama of middle-class life in postwar Japan tells the story lower-middle-class workers in the city of Kawasaki, and their troubles and travails.
Who’s in it. Somewhere Beneath the Wide Sky stars Keiji Sada as Ryoichi Morita, Yoshiko Kuga as Hiroko, Ryoichi's wife, Hideko Takamine as Yasuko, Ryoichi's sister and Akira Ishihama as Noboru, Ryoichi's brother, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Somewhere Beneath the Wide Sky 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 Somewhere Beneath the Wide Sky page.
If you liked it. Fans of Somewhere Beneath the Wide Sky tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Somewhere Beneath the Wide Sky (1954)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Somewhere Beneath the Wide Sky change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Somewhere Beneath the Wide Sky worth watching?
- Somewhere Beneath the Wide Sky holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Somewhere Beneath the Wide Sky?
- Somewhere Beneath the Wide Sky stars Keiji Sada, Yoshiko Kuga, Hideko Takamine, Akira Ishihama and Minoru Ōki.
- When was Somewhere Beneath the Wide Sky released?
- Somewhere Beneath the Wide Sky was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.