Miss Oyu (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1951, Miss Oyu is a drama film directed by Kenji Mizoguchi, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. Shinnosuke is introduced to Shizu as a prospective marriage partner, but he falls in love with her widowed sister Oyu. Convention forbids Oyu to marry because she has to raise her son as the head of her husband's family. Oyu convinces Shinnosuke and Shizu to marry so that she can remain close to Shinnosuke.
Who’s in it. Miss Oyu stars Kinuyo Tanaka as Oyû Kayukawa, Nobuko Otowa as Shizu, Yûji Hori as Shinnosuke Seribashi and Kiyoko Hirai as Osumi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Miss Oyu has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Miss Oyu page.
If you liked it. Fans of Miss Oyu tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Miss Oyu (1951)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Miss Oyu change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Miss Oyu worth watching?
- Miss Oyu holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Miss Oyu?
- Miss Oyu stars Kinuyo Tanaka, Nobuko Otowa, Yûji Hori, Kiyoko Hirai and Reiko Kongō.
- When was Miss Oyu released?
- Miss Oyu was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.