The Most Valuable Madam (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1959, The Most Valuable Madam is a comedy and drama film directed by Yasuzō Masumura, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. lchiro, the president of Mihara & Co., is henpecked by his wife Momoko, a clever and beautiful woman, but prattling and intrusive. She makes her younger sister Nashiko marry lchiro's younger brother, Jiro, manager of his company and now plans to marry her youngest sister Kyoko to her husband's youngest brother, Saburo. This means her domination of the Miharas and their business, a fine triple play which would gain her the title of "The Most Valuable Madam." However, in opposition to Momoko, Kyoko boldly declares that she will never marry Saburo. However Saburo is a most attractive young man and attracts Kyoko. Will she or her elder sister be able to win the title of "The Most Valuable Madam"?
Who’s in it. The Most Valuable Madam stars Ayako Wakao as Kyoko Nonomiya, Hiroshi Kawaguchi as Saburo Mihara, Eiji Funakoshi and Seiji Miyaguchi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Most Valuable Madam sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Most Valuable Madam page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Most Valuable Madam tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Most Valuable Madam (1959)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Most Valuable Madam change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Most Valuable Madam worth watching?
- The Most Valuable Madam holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Most Valuable Madam?
- The Most Valuable Madam stars Ayako Wakao, Hiroshi Kawaguchi, Eiji Funakoshi, Seiji Miyaguchi and Chieko Higashiyama.
- When was The Most Valuable Madam released?
- The Most Valuable Madam was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.