Black River (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1957, Black River is a drama and crime film directed by Masaki Kobayashi, running about 114 minutes.
What it’s about. The story follows a university student who moves into an apartment building and becomes involved with a waitress. The landlord then attempts to evict the tenants and sell the building through illicit means.
Who’s in it. Black River stars Fumio Watanabe as Nishida, Ineko Arima as Shizuko, Tatsuya Nakadai as Jo and Asao Sano as Sakazaki, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Black River 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 Black River page.
If you liked it. Fans of Black River tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Black River (1957)?
- In US, Black River is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Black River worth watching?
- Black River holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Black River?
- Black River stars Fumio Watanabe, Ineko Arima, Tatsuya Nakadai, Asao Sano and Seiji Miyaguchi.
- When was Black River released?
- Black River was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.