The Munekata Sisters (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1950, The Munekata Sisters is a drama film directed by Yasujirō Ozu, running about 112 minutes.
What it’s about. Setsuko is unhappily to Mimura, an engineer with no job and a bad drinking habit. She had always been in love with Hiroshi but both of them failed to propose when Hiroshi left for France a few years ago. Now he is back and Mariko (Setsuko's sister) tries to reunite them. She too is secretly in love with Hiroshi.
Who’s in it. The Munekata Sisters stars Kinuyo Tanaka as Setsuko Munekata, Hideko Takamine as Mariko, Ken Uehara as Hiroshi Tashiro and Sanae Takasugi as Yoriko Mashita, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Munekata Sisters has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Munekata Sisters page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Munekata Sisters tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Munekata Sisters (1950)?
- In US, The Munekata Sisters is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Munekata Sisters worth watching?
- The Munekata Sisters holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Munekata Sisters?
- The Munekata Sisters stars Kinuyo Tanaka, Hideko Takamine, Ken Uehara, Sanae Takasugi and Chishū Ryū.
- When was The Munekata Sisters released?
- The Munekata Sisters was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.