The Burmese Harp (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 7.9
Released in 1956, The Burmese Harp is a drama, war and music film directed by Kon Ichikawa, running about 116 minutes.
What it’s about. In the War's closing days, when a conscience-driven Japanese soldier fails to get his countrymen to surrender to overwhelming force, he adopts the lifestyle of a Buddhist monk.
Who’s in it. The Burmese Harp stars Rentaro Mikuni as Captain Inouye, Shōji Yasui as Mizushima, Jun Hamamura as Ito and Taketoshi Naitô as Kobayashi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, The Burmese Harp has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Burmese Harp page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Burmese Harp tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Burmese Harp (1956)?
- In US, The Burmese Harp is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Burmese Harp worth watching?
- The Burmese Harp holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Burmese Harp?
- The Burmese Harp stars Rentaro Mikuni, Shōji Yasui, Jun Hamamura, Taketoshi Naitô and Shunji Kasuga.
- When was The Burmese Harp released?
- The Burmese Harp was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.