The Makioka Sisters (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1983, The Makioka Sisters is a drama and romance film directed by Kon Ichikawa, running about 140 minutes.
What it’s about. This sensuously beautiful film chronicles the activities of four sisters who gather in Kyoto every year to view the cherry blossoms. It paints a vivid portrait of the pre-war lifestyle of the wealthy Makioka family from Osaka, and draws a parallel between their activities and the seasonal variations in Japan.
Who’s in it. The Makioka Sisters stars Keiko Kishi as Tsuruko Makioka, Yoshiko Sakuma as Sachiko Makioka, Sayuri Yoshinaga as Yukiko Makioka and Yuko Kotegawa as Taeko Makioka, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Makioka Sisters has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Makioka Sisters page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Makioka Sisters tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Makioka Sisters (1983)?
- In US, The Makioka Sisters is available to stream on YouTube TV and Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Makioka Sisters worth watching?
- The Makioka Sisters holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Makioka Sisters?
- The Makioka Sisters stars Keiko Kishi, Yoshiko Sakuma, Sayuri Yoshinaga, Yuko Kotegawa and Koji Ishizaka.
- When was The Makioka Sisters released?
- The Makioka Sisters was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 140 minutes.