Take Me Away! (1978): cast, story & where to watch

1978 · Film · ★ 6

Take Me Away! poster

Released in 1978, Take Me Away! is a drama and romance film directed by Nobuhiko Obayashi, running about 92 minutes.

What it’s about. Kyoko met Tetsu during her trip to San Francisco. Soon they fell in love but getting married was not in his mind. They were to meet again back in Tokyo but Tetsu didn't turn up. She went to look for him in San Francisco but all she found was him with his new girlfriend. Kyoko went back to Tokyo and eventually married a big corporate CEO...

Who’s in it. Take Me Away! stars Momoe Yamaguchi as Kyoko Ishiguro, Tomokazu Miura as Tetsuo Tamaru, Kohji Moritsugu and Isao Tamagawa, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Take Me Away! 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 Take Me Away! page.

If you liked it. Fans of Take Me Away! tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Take Me Away! (1978)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Take Me Away! change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Take Me Away! worth watching?
Take Me Away! holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Take Me Away!?
Take Me Away! stars Momoe Yamaguchi, Tomokazu Miura, Kohji Moritsugu, Isao Tamagawa and Tomoko Naraoka.
When was Take Me Away! released?
Take Me Away! was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.