Singing Lovebirds (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1939, Singing Lovebirds is a comedy and music film directed by Masahiro Makino, running about 69 minutes.
What it’s about. An umbrella maker with a shopping addiction finds himself in dire straits when his debts force him to consider selling his attractive, desirable daughter to a suitor she doesn't love.
Who’s in it. Singing Lovebirds stars Chiezō Kataoka as Reisaburo Asai, Ryōsuke Kagawa as Soshichi Kagawaya, Takashi Shimura as Kyosai Shimura and Mitsuru Toyama as Man-emon Toyama, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Singing Lovebirds 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 Singing Lovebirds page.
If you liked it. Fans of Singing Lovebirds tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Singing Lovebirds (1939)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Singing Lovebirds change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Singing Lovebirds worth watching?
- Singing Lovebirds holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Singing Lovebirds?
- Singing Lovebirds stars Chiezō Kataoka, Ryōsuke Kagawa, Takashi Shimura, Mitsuru Toyama and Kajō Onoe.
- When was Singing Lovebirds released?
- Singing Lovebirds was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 69 minutes.