The Girl I Loved (1946): cast, story & where to watch
1946 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1946, The Girl I Loved is a drama film directed by Keisuke Kinoshita, running about 74 minutes.
What it’s about. A young man who is unable to tell his childhood friend how he feels makes a pledge with her to reveal all of their secrets during the upcoming festival.
Who’s in it. The Girl I Loved stars Yasumi Hara as Jingo, Chieko Higashiyama as Mother Okin, Kuniko Igawa as Yoshiko and Yoshito Yamaji as Yoshizô, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Girl I Loved has proved divisive with audiences.
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 Girl I Loved page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Girl I Loved tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Girl I Loved (1946)?
- In US, The Girl I Loved is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Girl I Loved worth watching?
- The Girl I Loved holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Girl I Loved?
- The Girl I Loved stars Yasumi Hara, Chieko Higashiyama, Kuniko Igawa, Yoshito Yamaji and Junji Soneda.
- When was The Girl I Loved released?
- The Girl I Loved was released in 1946, with a runtime of about 74 minutes.