Ginza Cosmetics (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1951, Ginza Cosmetics is a drama film directed by Mikio Naruse, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. A luckless geisha struggles to make a living for herself and her young son.
Who’s in it. Ginza Cosmetics stars Kinuyo Tanaka as Yukiko Tsuji, Ranko Hanai as Shizue Sayama, Yûji Hori as Kyosuke Iwagawa and Kyōko Kagawa as Kyôko, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Ginza Cosmetics has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ginza Cosmetics page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ginza Cosmetics tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ginza Cosmetics (1951)?
- In US, Ginza Cosmetics is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ginza Cosmetics worth watching?
- Ginza Cosmetics holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ginza Cosmetics?
- Ginza Cosmetics stars Kinuyo Tanaka, Ranko Hanai, Yûji Hori, Kyōko Kagawa and Eijirō Yanagi.