Poem (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1972, Poem is a drama film directed by Akio Jissôji, running about 119 minutes.
What it’s about. The young houseboy in Uta wakes up every night to patrol the house of a teacher with a flashlight. He leads an austere life of meditation and he focuses his devotional attention on writing inscriptions for tombstones.
Who’s in it. Poem stars Saburo Shinoda as Jun, Shin Kishida as Yasushi, Ryō Tamura as Wada and Eiko Yanami as Natsuko, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Poem 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 Poem page.
If you liked it. Fans of Poem tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Poem (1972)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Poem change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Poem worth watching?
- Poem 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 Poem?
- Poem stars Saburo Shinoda, Shin Kishida, Ryō Tamura, Eiko Yanami and Eishin Tono.
- When was Poem released?
- Poem was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.