The Moon Has Risen (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1955, The Moon Has Risen is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Kinuyo Tanaka, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. Mokichi is the widowed father of three daughters, with whom he lives on the premises of a temple since the war. In the film all three daughters become involved in some sort of complicated relationships. The sisters and their attached Men are deliberately designed as allegorical figures on the changing social conditions. A wonderfully funny, sometimes droll comedy between Nara and Tokyo, Adagio and Allegro, Yesterday and Today - in search of a morning.
Who’s in it. The Moon Has Risen stars Chishū Ryū as Asai Mokichi, Shūji Sano as Takasu, Hisako Yamane as Chizu and Yōko Sugi as Ayako, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Moon Has Risen has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Moon Has Risen page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Moon Has Risen tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Moon Has Risen (1955)?
- In US, The Moon Has Risen is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Moon Has Risen worth watching?
- The Moon Has Risen holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Moon Has Risen?
- The Moon Has Risen stars Chishū Ryū, Shūji Sano, Hisako Yamane, Yōko Sugi and Mie Kitahara.
- When was The Moon Has Risen released?
- The Moon Has Risen was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.