Our Town (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1956, Our Town is a drama film directed by Yūzō Kawashima, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. In 1906, after finishing a tough migrant job in the Philippines, Takichi has returned to Japan. He starts to work as a rickshaw driver, but his lover had died of an illness, leaving a baby girl, Hatsue. Hatsue grows up beautifully and falls in love with Shintaro. But Takichi objects to their relationship...
Who’s in it. Our Town stars Ryutaro Tatsumi as Takichi "Taa" Sadogashima, Yôko Minamida as Otsuru / Kimie, Shirō Ōsaka as Shintaro and Taiji Tonoyama as Shime, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Our Town 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 Our Town page.
If you liked it. Fans of Our Town tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Our Town (1956)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Our Town change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Our Town worth watching?
- Our Town holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Our Town?
- Our Town stars Ryutaro Tatsumi, Yôko Minamida, Shirō Ōsaka, Taiji Tonoyama and Tomoko Kō.
- When was Our Town released?
- Our Town was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.