Twenty-Four Eyes (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 1954, Twenty-Four Eyes is a drama and history film directed by Keisuke Kinoshita, running about 156 minutes.
What it’s about. In 1928, schoolteacher Hisako Oishi takes a post on the island of Shodoshima teaching a group of twelve first grade students. In the following years, they face poverty, the rise of nationalism, and finally war.
Who’s in it. Twenty-Four Eyes stars Hideko Takamine as Ôishi Sensei, Hideki Gôko as Isokichi Okada - Bunkyôjô Jidai, Itsuo Watanabe as Takeichi Takeshita - Bunkyôjô Jidai and Makoto Miyagawa as Kichiji Tokuda - Bunkyôjô Jidai, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Twenty-Four Eyes has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Twenty-Four Eyes page.
If you liked it. Fans of Twenty-Four Eyes tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Twenty-Four Eyes (1954)?
- In US, Twenty-Four Eyes is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Twenty-Four Eyes worth watching?
- Twenty-Four Eyes holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Twenty-Four Eyes?
- Twenty-Four Eyes stars Hideko Takamine, Hideki Gôko, Itsuo Watanabe, Makoto Miyagawa and Takeo Terashita.
- When was Twenty-Four Eyes released?
- Twenty-Four Eyes was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 156 minutes.