Dancing Girl (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1951, Dancing Girl is a drama film directed by Mikio Naruse, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. The troubled relationship between a writer and his ballet teacher wife, who has for years loved another man, finally leads to the breakup of the family.
Who’s in it. Dancing Girl stars Mieko Takamine as Namiko, Sō Yamamura as Yagi, Mariko Okada as Shinako and Isao Kimura as Nozu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Dancing Girl 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 Dancing Girl page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dancing Girl tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dancing Girl (1951)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dancing Girl change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Dancing Girl worth watching?
- Dancing Girl holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dancing Girl?
- Dancing Girl stars Mieko Takamine, Sō Yamamura, Mariko Okada, Isao Kimura and Heihachirô Ôkawa.
- When was Dancing Girl released?
- Dancing Girl was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.