Crane (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1988, Crane is a fantasy and history film directed by Kon Ichikawa, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. Based on the folk tales "Repayment from a crane". One snowy night a beautiful woman named Tsuru (Crane) visits poor peasant Taiju and says she will become his wife...
Who’s in it. Crane stars Sayuri Yoshinaga as Tsuru (crane), Hideki Noda as Daiju, Takuzō Kawatani as Umaemon and Kirin Kiki as Yura, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Crane 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 Crane page.
If you liked it. Fans of Crane tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Crane (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Crane change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Crane worth watching?
- Crane holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Crane?
- Crane stars Sayuri Yoshinaga, Hideki Noda, Takuzō Kawatani, Kirin Kiki and Bunta Sugawara.
- When was Crane released?
- Crane was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.