The Naked Sun (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film
Released in 1958, The Naked Sun is a notable film directed by Miyoji Ieki, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. A young, struggling couple are making every sacrifice so they will one day in the not-too-distant-future, have enough money to get married. As they have agreed on this procedure, it comes as a shock to the young woman to find out from her husband-to-be that he just loaned all the money they had saved to a friend. She is understandably miffed, and a big disagreement results. But after some time goes by, she discovers why the friend needed the money so badly, and the couple are back on solid footing again.
Who’s in it. The Naked Sun stars Shinjirô Ehara, Satomi Oka, Hitomi Nakahara and Tatsuya Nakadai, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Naked Sun page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Naked Sun (1958)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Naked Sun change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Naked Sun?
- The Naked Sun stars Shinjirô Ehara, Satomi Oka, Hitomi Nakahara, Tatsuya Nakadai and Toshio Takahara.
- When was The Naked Sun released?
- The Naked Sun was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.