Dragnet Girl (1933): cast, story & where to watch

1933 · Film · ★ 6.6

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Released in 1933, Dragnet Girl is a drama, crime and romance film directed by Yasujirō Ozu, running about 100 minutes.

What it’s about. A gangster tries to find redemption with the inadvertent help of an innocent shop girl and his jealous girlfriend will do anything to keep him.

Who’s in it. Dragnet Girl stars Kinuyo Tanaka as Tokiko, Joji Oka as Jyoji, Sumiko Mizukubo as Kazuko and Kōji Mitsui as Hiroshi, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Dragnet Girl has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dragnet Girl page.

If you liked it. Fans of Dragnet Girl tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Dragnet Girl (1933)?
In US, Dragnet Girl is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Dragnet Girl worth watching?
Dragnet Girl holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Dragnet Girl?
Dragnet Girl stars Kinuyo Tanaka, Joji Oka, Sumiko Mizukubo, Kōji Mitsui and Yumeko Aizome.
When was Dragnet Girl released?
Dragnet Girl was released in 1933, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.