A Womb to Let (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 3.5

Released in 1968, A Womb to Let is a drama film directed by Kōji Wakamatsu, running about 72 minutes.
What it’s about. A wife with a fertility problem wants to use her sister's womb to have children, but her sister is enjoying her boyfriend and sexual freedom. The husband is a commanding chauvinist and this soon turns out to be an uninteresting study on authority, patriarchy and conservatism vs. free love and youth culture.
Who’s in it. A Womb to Let stars Asami Kado, Sachiko Ijichi, Kô Matsuura and Kenji Fukuma, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.5/10, A Womb to Let has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Womb to Let page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Womb to Let tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Womb to Let (1968)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Womb to Let change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Womb to Let worth watching?
- A Womb to Let holds an audience score of 3.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Womb to Let?
- A Womb to Let stars Asami Kado, Sachiko Ijichi, Kô Matsuura, Kenji Fukuma and Misa Andô.