She Was Like a Wild Chrysanthemum (1955): cast, story & where to watch

1955 · Film · ★ 6.9

She Was Like a Wild Chrysanthemum poster

Released in 1955, She Was Like a Wild Chrysanthemum is a drama and romance film directed by Keisuke Kinoshita, running about 92 minutes.

What it’s about. Now an old man, Masao returns to his childhood home and begins to recall his upbringing in this abandoned sector of Japan.

Who’s in it. She Was Like a Wild Chrysanthemum stars Noriko Arita as Tamiko, Shinji Tanaka as Masao, as a teenager, Chishū Ryū as Masao - Age 73 and Takahiro Tamura, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, She Was Like a Wild Chrysanthemum 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 She Was Like a Wild Chrysanthemum page.

If you liked it. Fans of She Was Like a Wild Chrysanthemum tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch She Was Like a Wild Chrysanthemum (1955)?
In US, She Was Like a Wild Chrysanthemum is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is She Was Like a Wild Chrysanthemum worth watching?
She Was Like a Wild Chrysanthemum holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in She Was Like a Wild Chrysanthemum?
She Was Like a Wild Chrysanthemum stars Noriko Arita, Shinji Tanaka, Chishū Ryū, Takahiro Tamura and Toshio Kobayashi.
When was She Was Like a Wild Chrysanthemum released?
She Was Like a Wild Chrysanthemum was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.