The Eternal Rainbow (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1958, The Eternal Rainbow is a drama film directed by Keisuke Kinoshita, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. Two men at an ironworks encounter roadblocks: the first does not have the grades to get a job, while the other finds himself falling for a co-worker.
Who’s in it. The Eternal Rainbow stars Chishū Ryū as Naoji Kageyama, Kinuyo Tanaka as Fumi, Yoshiko Kuga as Chie and Kazuya Kosaka as Minoru, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Eternal Rainbow 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 Eternal Rainbow page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Eternal Rainbow tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Eternal Rainbow (1958)?
- In US, The Eternal Rainbow is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Eternal Rainbow worth watching?
- The Eternal Rainbow holds an audience score of 6.3 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 Eternal Rainbow?
- The Eternal Rainbow stars Chishū Ryū, Kinuyo Tanaka, Yoshiko Kuga, Kazuya Kosaka and Yūsuke Kawazu.
- When was The Eternal Rainbow released?
- The Eternal Rainbow was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.