The Storm (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1956, The Storm is a drama film directed by Hiroshi Inagaki.
What it’s about. With one of the busiest film industries in the world, Japan was able to submit several films into competition at the 1957 Berlin Film Festival. One of the best of these was Arashi, directed by Hiroshi Inagaki of Rickshaw Man fame. Anticipating Hollywood's Table for Five by nearly a quarter of a century, the film concerns the efforts by a recently widowed high-school teacher to raise his four children alone. Chihu Ryu is terrific as the central character, while Izumi Yukimura is even better as Ryu's eldest daughter. For reasons unknown, Arashi is often omitted from "official" lists of Inagaki's films.
Who’s in it. The Storm stars Chishū Ryū, Kinuyo Tanaka, Daisuke Katō and Akira Kubo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, The Storm sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Storm page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Storm tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Storm (1956)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Storm change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Storm worth watching?
- The Storm holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Storm?
- The Storm stars Chishū Ryū, Kinuyo Tanaka, Daisuke Katō, Akira Kubo and Ren Yamamoto.
- When was The Storm released?
- The Storm was released in 1956.