Crossroad (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1956, Crossroad is a thriller film directed by Umetsugu Inoue, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. Ise, a successful entrepreneur, accidentally murders his lunatic wife after he is spotted having an affair with his secretary, Harumi. In his attempt to perfect his crime, he drives to a remote quarry to bury his wife’s body, but along the way, he finds another dead body in the back of his car! Given no choice, Ise dumps both bodies. Meanwhile, Yoshie begins her search for her missing brother, Yoshihiko. After surprising twists and turns, Ise faces his fate.
Who’s in it. Crossroad stars Rentaro Mikuni as Shōgo Ise, Michiyo Aratama as Harumi Oki, Shirō Ōsaka and Izumi Ashikawa as Yoshie Sōma, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Crossroad has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Crossroad page.
If you liked it. Fans of Crossroad tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Crossroad (1956)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Crossroad change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Crossroad worth watching?
- Crossroad holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Crossroad?
- Crossroad stars Rentaro Mikuni, Michiyo Aratama, Shirō Ōsaka, Izumi Ashikawa and Kō Mishima.
- When was Crossroad released?
- Crossroad was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.