Hymn (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1972, Hymn is a drama film directed by Kaneto Shindō, running about 112 minutes.
What it’s about. The story tells of the adoration of Sasuke for his mistress, the blind samisen-teacher Shunkin, who treats him imperiously and subjects him to cruel beatings.
Who’s in it. Hymn stars Nobuko Otowa as Teru Kamozawa, Tokuko Watanabe as Shunkin Mozuya, Jiro Kawarazaki as Sasuke Nukui and Daijirô Harada as Toshitarô, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Hymn 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 Hymn page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hymn tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hymn (1972)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hymn change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Hymn worth watching?
- Hymn holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hymn?
- Hymn stars Nobuko Otowa, Tokuko Watanabe, Jiro Kawarazaki, Daijirô Harada and Taiji Tonoyama.
- When was Hymn released?
- Hymn was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.