The Burmese Harp (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1985, The Burmese Harp is a drama and war film directed by Kon Ichikawa, running about 133 minutes.
What it’s about. In the War's closing days, when a conscience-driven Japanese soldier fails to get his countrymen to surrender to overwhelming force, he adopts the lifestyle of a Buddhist monk.
Who’s in it. The Burmese Harp stars Koji Ishizaka as Cmdr. Inoue, Kiichi Nakai as Pvt. Mizushima, Atsushi Watanabe as Pvt. Kobayashi and Fujio Tokita as Old Man, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, The Burmese Harp has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Burmese Harp page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Burmese Harp tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Burmese Harp (1985)?
- In US, The Burmese Harp is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Burmese Harp worth watching?
- The Burmese Harp holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Burmese Harp?
- The Burmese Harp stars Koji Ishizaka, Kiichi Nakai, Atsushi Watanabe, Fujio Tokita and Tanie Kitabayashi.
- When was The Burmese Harp released?
- The Burmese Harp was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 133 minutes.