Thirst for Love (1967): cast, story & where to watch
1967 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1967, Thirst for Love is a drama film directed by Koreyoshi Kurahara, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. A young wealthy widow becomes sexually involved with her father-in-law, while harboring a destructive obsession with the family gardener.
Who’s in it. Thirst for Love stars Ruriko Asaoka as Etsuko, Nobuo Nakamura as Father-in-Law, Tetsuo Ishidate as Saburo and Akira Yamanouchi as Kensuke, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Thirst for Love 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 Thirst for Love page.
If you liked it. Fans of Thirst for Love tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Thirst for Love (1967)?
- In US, Thirst for Love is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Thirst for Love worth watching?
- Thirst for Love 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 Thirst for Love?
- Thirst for Love stars Ruriko Asaoka, Nobuo Nakamura, Tetsuo Ishidate, Akira Yamanouchi and Yūko Kusunoki.
- When was Thirst for Love released?
- Thirst for Love was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.