The Thick-Walled Room (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1956, The Thick-Walled Room is a drama film directed by Masaki Kobayashi, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. A group of rank-and-file Japanese soldiers are jailed for crimes against humanity, themselves victims of a nation refusing to bear its burdens as a whole.
Who’s in it. The Thick-Walled Room stars Kō Mishima as Yamashita's sister, Torahiko Hamada as Yamashita, Keiko Kishi as Yoshiko and Toshiko Kobayashi as Yamashita's sister, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Thick-Walled Room has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Thick-Walled Room page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Thick-Walled Room tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Thick-Walled Room (1956)?
- In US, The Thick-Walled Room is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Thick-Walled Room worth watching?
- The Thick-Walled Room holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Thick-Walled Room?
- The Thick-Walled Room stars Kō Mishima, Torahiko Hamada, Keiko Kishi, Toshiko Kobayashi and Kinzō Shin.
- When was The Thick-Walled Room released?
- The Thick-Walled Room was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.