Tokyo Twilight (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1957, Tokyo Twilight is a drama film directed by Yasujirō Ozu, running about 141 minutes.
What it’s about. Two sisters find out the existence of their long-lost mother, but the younger cannot take the truth of being abandoned as a child.
Who’s in it. Tokyo Twilight stars Setsuko Hara as Takako Numata, Ineko Arima as Akiko Sugiyama, Chishū Ryū as Shukichi Sugiyama and Isuzu Yamada as Kisako Soma, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Tokyo Twilight has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and HBO Max. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tokyo Twilight page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tokyo Twilight tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tokyo Twilight (1957)?
- In US, Tokyo Twilight is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Tokyo Twilight worth watching?
- Tokyo Twilight holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Tokyo Twilight?
- Tokyo Twilight stars Setsuko Hara, Ineko Arima, Chishū Ryū, Isuzu Yamada and Teiji Takahashi.
- When was Tokyo Twilight released?
- Tokyo Twilight was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 141 minutes.