Earth (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1939, Earth is a drama film directed by Tomu Uchida, running about 115 minutes.
What it’s about. Kanji is a poor peasant widower who struggles to earn a living for his daughter and himself and to pay off his father-in-law's debts.
Who’s in it. Earth stars Isamu Kosugi as Kanji, Akiko Kazami as Otsugi, Donguriboya as Yokichi and Kaichi Yamamoto as Ukichi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Earth has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Artiflix. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Earth page.
If you liked it. Fans of Earth tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Earth (1939)?
- In US, Earth is available to stream on Artiflix. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Earth worth watching?
- Earth holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Earth?
- Earth stars Isamu Kosugi, Akiko Kazami, Donguriboya, Kaichi Yamamoto and Bontarō Miake.