Temptation (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1957, Temptation is a comedy film directed by Kō Nakahira, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. Shokichi, a shop owner and middle-aged widower, could never forget your first love. The second floor of the shop is an art gallery where his avant-garde daughter and other young people gather. One of these becomes a successful painter, and one day Akiko appears in the gallery with the painting titled Woman. Shokichi surprised to find that the "woman" is actually his first love, and Akiko is like the image writing it.
Who’s in it. Temptation stars Koreya Senda as Shôkichi Sugimoto, Sachiko Hidari as Hideko Sugimoto / Yûko Sugimoto, Izumi Ashikawa as Shôko Matsuyama / Eiko Mitani and Yukiko Todoroki as Kotoko Sonoya, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Temptation sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Temptation page.
If you liked it. Fans of Temptation tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Temptation (1957)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Temptation change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Temptation worth watching?
- Temptation holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Temptation?
- Temptation stars Koreya Senda, Sachiko Hidari, Izumi Ashikawa, Yukiko Todoroki and Shōji Yasui.
- When was Temptation released?
- Temptation was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.